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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 pmHi!
Wondering if you could give some examples or ideas of ways to get more animal protein?
thank you!
Jill Deanjdean71 replied 2 years ago 2 Members · 2 Replies -
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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
-chickpeasStep 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
-chickpeasStep 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 fruitHope this helps. Let me know if I answered your question. Hope I did.
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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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