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  • Hi! Wondering if you could give some examples or ideas of ways to get more animal protein?

    Posted by jdean71 on November 14, 2022 at 10:38 pm
    Hi!
    Wondering if you could give some examples or ideas of ways to get more animal protein? 
    thank you!
    Jill Dean
    jdean71 replied 2 years ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Bernadette

    Member
    November 15, 2022 at 11:12 am

    Hi  – I’m not sure if I understand your question but I’m assuming you’re asking about ways to incorporate different animal proteins into your meals correct?

    If so, I always use my VPF principle as a guideline for planning meals/snacks.

    Step 1:
    First I list the different types of animal proteins that I’d like to consume in a week. I vary my animal sources and also include vegetarian sources. So I’ll list 7 different types for the week ahead. For example:

    -chicken
    -fish
    -beef
    -lamb
    -turkey
    -lentils
    -chickpeas

    Step 2:
    Then I decide on what cut I’d like to have from that animal. Example:

    -chicken liver or chicken thighs or eggs (breast is the least nutritious by the way)
    -fish (salmon or sardines)
    -beef (ground beef)
    -lamb (lamb sausage)
    -turkey (turkey breast) or chicken eggs
    -lentils
    -chickpeas

    Step 3:
    Then I incorporate these into a meal by adding in the “V” and the “F”. Example:

    -chicken liver (P) cooked in onions & tossed with lemon/garlic/parsley dressing, with tabouli salad (V), baked sweet potato fries, and toasted pine nuts (F).

    -grilled salmon (P/F), black rice with teriyaki sauce, broccoli and cauli rice (V)

    -ground beef chili with kidney beans (P) with a side salad (V) sprinkled with sesame seeds (F)

    -lamb sausage (P) chopped up in a veggie/tomato sauce served over rice macaroni and a side cabbage slaw salad (V) with avocadoes (F)

    -egg Shakshouka (P), fattoush salad (V), hummus (P/F)

    -blended lentils & vegetable soup (P/V) topped with chicken pieces (P) from the chicken stock used to make the lentil soup, served with crushed flaxseeds or flax crackers

    -chickpeas quinoa salad (P/V), homemade fish nuggets (P), steamed asparagus (V) & broccoli dressed (V) in garlic/lemon dressing

    Step 4:
    Then I assign the days to these dinner meals. We make big portions to ensure there are leftovers. My lunch/breakfast is usually dinner leftovers so that’s 1 or 2 less meals to cook.

    Snacks:
    In terms of snacks (I don’t usually snack because my mail meals carry me through for a good 3-4 hours), but if you do, that’s another opportunity to add in more protein sources:

    -beef/salmon jerky
    -biltong
    -chicken salad/egg salad/ sardine salad
    -hummus and veggie sticks
    -yogurt with diced cucumbers seasoned with garlic, salt and dried mint (if not dairy free)
    -grassfed cheese with fruit

    Hope this helps. Let me know if I answered your question. Hope I did.

  • jdean71

    Member
    November 15, 2022 at 5:44 pm

    I should have been more clear with my question. But your assumption was correct! You suggested more animal protein for my daughter. And I have seen it on a few other posts. So thought it would be helpful to see your ideas! Thank you!

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