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Keep it up. I'm down 11 lbs in 21 days. Heavy protein meals with low calories and strength training 4 days a week with 1 day for cardio. Check out stealth health for plenty of high protein low calorie meals and stick to portion size

I'm trying to hit 100g protein on 1,200 calories, which is 400 calories just from protein, leaving only 800 for everything else. I end up eating chicken, eggs, and Greek yogurt all day, which is boring and unsustainable. Protein is important for satiety and muscle preservation, but fitting enough into 1,200 calories while having variety feels impossible. Do I just accept boring food or lower my target? What do you actually eat to make this work? submitted by /u/Mahila_Singh_Dhoni to r/1200isplenty [link] [comments]

This meal has been a lifesaver for me throughout weight loss, because it's not just low calorie and high protein, but also I don't really have to do anything, just throw everything in the air fryer and it's ready in 30 minutes (no prep, chopping, washing etc). It tastes kind of like discount asian stir fry. Ingredients: 200g frozen shrimp 200g frozen green beans 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 teaspoon of yakitori sauce whatever spices you like (i used smoked paprika, garlic powder, everything bagel seasoning, turmeric and ground pepper mix, you could also add frozen chopped onion on garlic) Steps Add everything in the air fryer and cook for 30 minutes or so at the highest temperature, shake a bit the middle of the cooking and it's basically ready. I like to add the yakitori sauce when I shake and not in the beggining, although I am not sure of whether it makes a difference. submitted by /u/Normal_Ad2456 to r/Volumeeating [link] [comments]

Hey r/MealPrepSunday, I’ve been meal prepping consistently for about 5 weeks now and it’s honestly been the biggest gamechanger for my diet. So much more focus on things that really matter to me and no mental load anymore in regards to eating, tracking, hitting macros. My routine is super simple: Saturday: groceries Sunday: cooking Mon-Fri: fully covered No "what should I eat?", no random junk, no daily tracking stress. Funny enough: Not having meal prep stresses me out more now :D Current setup (with high protein pasta): Breakfast (French Toast Bake - lasts until Friday): ~500 kcal 36g protein / 54g carbs / 14g fat Lunch + Post-workout (same meal twice): Protein pasta + blended roasted veggie sauce + chicken ~940 kcal 95g protein / 86g carbs / 21g fat Dinner (Burrito bowl, no rice): ~770 kcal 72g protein / 40g carbs / 33g fat Daily total (incl. snacks + coffee + intra workout): ~2600 kcal ~240g protein Last week I made the same dishes but with lean minced beef. While swapping to chicken this time it increased my protein intake. Therefore could have used regular pasta for a bit more carbs. A learning for next week ;) Biggest benefits for me: Zero mental load during the week Consistent nutrition without relying on discipline Can focus fully on training A few other things I learned: Cooling food quickly is key → I spread things like rice or chicken on a baking tray to cool fast I keep components separate (pasta / sauce / meat) → better texture when reheating Meals for Thu/Fri go into the freezer → no issues with freshness Curious: What are your go-to meal prep meals that still taste good after a few days? Recipes: French Toast Bake (5 servings): What you need: A medium bowl A whisk A baking dish 250 ml egg whites (you can also use whole eggs instead – tastes better but more calories) 40 g flax seeds (optional, I use them for fiber) ~7 g baking powder (about 1/2 packet) 120 g protein powder of your choice (simple flavor like vanilla works best) 400 g sweet bread / brioche (I usually use pre-made brioche, but any soft bread works) 200 ml milk (I use protein milk, but regular milk is totally fine) 2 whole eggs (or 6 whole eggs if you skip the egg whites above) 300 g frozen berries (any frozen fruit works, blueberries are great) Instructions: Cut the brioche into cubes (or just tear it apart) and spread it in the baking dish. You can grease the dish beforehand, but you don’t have to. In a bowl, mix: ground flax seeds (grind them beforehand if possible) eggs + egg whites protein powder baking powder milk Whisk everything until smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread in the baking dish. Add the frozen berries on top. Cover and let it sit in the fridge overnight. Next morning: Bake at 150°C convection (≈300°F) for about 35–40 minutes. Done 🙂 Tip: Let it cool for ~30 minutes before cutting it, otherwise it can get a bit soggy. I usually eat one piece fresh and put the rest into containers for the next days. ---- Burrito Bowl (5 servings) Ingredients: 800 g chicken breast or 600 g lean ground beef 6 whole eggs 250 ml egg whites 5 cloves garlic 1.5 large onions 2 bell peppers (any kind) 3 cans kidney beans (drained) 2 cans corn (drained) 4 tbsp ajvar (or any mild red pepper spread) 2 tbsp tomato paste 150 g shredded cheese ~25 ml olive oil Spices: smoked paprika sweet paprika cumin cayenne pepper salt & pepper Step 1 – Veggies: Dice the peppers, chop garlic, and drain the beans + corn. Put everything into a large bowl, add olive oil and spices + tomato paste, then mix well. Spread onto a baking tray and bake at 200°C / 390°F (top & bottom heat) for about 25 minutes. Stir once or twice while baking. Important: Once done, transfer everything into a cold bowl or onto a cold tray so it cools down quickly. Step 2 – Meat: While the veggies cool, cook your chicken or ground beef in a pan with a bit of oil. Use the same spices as above. Once done, also let it cool down (I spread it on foil or a tray). Step 3 – Eggs: Make scrambled eggs (just salt & pepper, or mix them in the same bowl you used before to pick up leftover spices). Let them cool briefly on a plate (they cool the fastest anyway). Final assembly: Put everything into your meal prep containers. Top each portion with: ~2 tsp ajvar ~50 g shredded cheese Done 🙂 ---- High Protein Pasta (5 servings) This is a super simple, meal-prep friendly pasta with a roasted veggie sauce. Ingredients: 800 g chicken breast (or lean ground beef) 800 g high-protein pasta (or regular pasta if you want less protein) 260 g onion 50 g garlic (whole cloves, just cut the tops off) 500 g tomatoes 300 g bell peppers 175 g cream cheese (low fat works fine) 80 g parmesan ~40 g olive oil Spices (to taste): salt & pepper paprika (sweet + smoked) chili flakes or cayenne Step 1 – Roast the veggies (sauce base): Roughly chop: onions tomatoes bell peppers Put everything into a baking dish. Add olive oil and spices. Place the garlic cloves (whole, just tops cut off) on top. Bake at 180°C convection (≈350°F) for about 60 minutes. Step 2 – Blend the sauce: Transfer everything into a large bowl. Add: cream cheese roasted garlic (squeeze it out of the cloves) Blend everything until smooth using an immersion blender. Let the sauce cool down. Step 3 – Pasta + meat: Cook pasta very al dente. Then rinse with cold water to stop cooking (important for meal prep). Cook chicken or ground beef in a pan with some oil + spices. Let both cool down separately. Step 4 – Combine: Once everything is only hand-warm (not hot!), mix: pasta sauce meat Then portion into containers. Important tips (this makes or breaks the result): Never put hot food into closed containers → condensation + texture issues Always let everything cool down before combining Slightly undercook pasta, otherwise it gets mushy when reheated For longer storage: freeze later-week portions Notes: Chicken will push protein really high → you can reduce it or use normal pasta I skip extras like herbs to keep it simple Works great for multiple days and reheats really well 👍 submitted by /u/Norayfara to r/MealPrepSunday [link] [comments]

🥑 Eating keto doesn’t have to be boring. Get 1001+ guilt-free, fat-burning, delicious keto recipes in my FREE digital cookbook! 🔗 Tap the link in bio & download your copy now! 📚 ✨ Or Comment "FEAST" and I'll send you the link to your DMs 📥 This keto flatbread is made by baking cottage cheese with eggs into a golden, crispy, protein-packed base that’s perfect for loading up with savory fillings. It’s simple, gluten-free, low-carb, and surprisingly satisfying — a smart swap when you want bread vibes without breaking ketosis. 💛🔥 💡 Why this one’s a keto game-changer: ✅ High-protein, low-carb & gluten-free ✅ Crispy outside, sturdy enough to fill ✅ Perfect for keto wraps, sandwiches, or meal prep Macros (per flatbread, est.): Calories: 260 | Fat: 14g | Protein: 28g | Net Carbs: 3g Ingredients: ¾ cup full-fat cottage cheese, well drained (200 g) 2 eggs 1 tsp salt (not heaping) Italian herbs, to taste Olive oil, for greasing Filling (to taste): Cream cheese Arugula Tomato slices Bacon Avocado Salt & pepper Instructions: Place the cottage cheese in a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth and let it drain for 10–15 minutes, gently pressing to remove excess liquid. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). In a bowl, mix the drained cottage cheese with the eggs, salt, and Italian herbs until well combined. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with olive oil. Spread the mixture onto the baking sheet, shaping it into a thin rectangle. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and set. Let the flatbread cool slightly, add your desired fillings, and cut in half to serve. submitted by /u/uk_kali to r/LowcarbRecipes [link] [comments]

I’m seeing a lot of statements like these floating around the vegan corners of the internet: “Don’t worry about protein; just eat enough calories and you’ll be fine!” “All plant foods contain protein. Even spinach and broccoli!” “I get my protein from beans, nut butters, and quinoa.” Time for some myth-busting. Yes, all plants contain protein. And yes, you can get all the protein you need eating only plants. However, many conversations about vegan protein fail to take into account two key metrics: 1. Protein density (i.e., the percentage of a food’s calories that come from protein). 2. Calorie density (i.e., the energy content of a food, relative to its weight or volume). In the chart below, you’ll see 20 vegan foods listed. The top section lists the cups of each food you’d need to consume to get 20 grams of protein, and the bottom section lists the calories you’d need to consume to get 20 grams of protein. Data visualization by Vizable Insights The foods on the left side of the graph are quite high in calories. For example, you’d need to eat over 600 calories each of almonds, peanut butter, or chia seeds to get 20 grams of protein. This translates to about 13% of the calories in these foods coming from protein. Thus, these foods have high calorie density and low protein density. On the right side of the graph are foods that have much higher percentages of their calories coming from protein, that is, they have a higher protein density. To get 20 grams of protein from fava bean tofu, for example, you only need to eat 90 calories’ worth (90% of the calories in this food come from protein). Why do we need to take both protein density and calorie density into account? Remember that foods listed on the right side are very protein dense – a large proportion of their calories come from protein. And foods listed on the left side are very calorie-dense – you’d need to eat a lot of calories of these foods to get 20 grams of protein. Fifth from the right, you’ll see spinach listed. This means spinach has a relatively high proportion of its calories coming from protein: you’d need to eat only 166 calories of spinach to get 20 grams of protein, which is on par with firm tofu and nutritional yeast. However, spinach has a very low calorie density. As you can see here, you’d need to eat 24 cups of spinach to get 166 calories’ worth! So even though spinach is technically high in protein as a proportion of its calories, it’s not useful in real-life contexts as a protein source. So, what does this mean for your own protein intake? First, use this vegan protein calculator to find out how much protein you need each day. Then, focus on the preferred high-protein foods in the chart. Use them as main protein items in meals, or add them to existing dishes you already make. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it illustrates the relationships between calorie density and protein density. If you take both into account, you’ll have no problems nailing your protein goals. submitted by /u/TheNoBullshitVegan to r/vegan [link] [comments]

Just wondering if there's any fellow frugal folk who try to maintain a high protein diet with relatively low calories. I'm averaging about £200-£250 a month for myself alone. I shop in Lidl primarily, I cook all my own meals from scratch and I'm a fairly decent cook. I'm trying to cut the costs where possible and just wondered if anyone has tips or ideas I may have overlooked? A lot of the money spent goes on things like large packs of chicken breasts, beef mince (occasionally turkey, chicken or pork mince if reduced or in sale) eggs, egg whites, bacon medallions,yogurt, fruit, veg etc. submitted by /u/Zealousideal_Line442 to r/UKFrugal [link] [comments]

Edit: After reading the comments, I am realizing that I did a poor job framing my original intent; that everything in this post is meant to be a side or snack dish, or could maybe sub as a main in your meal if you're in a pinch. This is not a cooking/full meal post - maybe more of ideas of things to supplement your meal/diet with? I'd change the title if I could; sorry! *** First off, I made a couple of pretty serious lifestyle changes that enabled me to actually stick to my calorie goals, along with starting and committing to a great workout program/routine that got me a lot stronger. These foods alone were not the reason why I lost all this weight, but I DO believe that if you have an over-eating problem, adding in some of these foods to your meals might be the answer to that. Some background on me: 27M Single, higher paying job. So food cost was less of a concern for me I do not cook - I do a meal kit delivered to my house, so I was mainly looking for sides or things that could fill in as a meal if I ran out of meal kits for the week Related to the last point, I was mainly looking for things with a long shelf life (frozen foods, canned foods, etc.) Now for the foods! Veggie Pasta Oh my GOD I love Veggie Pasta. Basically a no-compromise food. Ready after 4 minutes of microwaving, and it's literally made of vegetables so it fills you up more than regular pasta. Easily combinable too with other things (why not throw some chicken on top and make a poor man's chicken parm?). My only word of advice is to try to grocery shop somewhere that has a good variety of these. I got real tired of Birds Eye's Rotini Marinara and Rotini Alfredo pastas after months of hounding this stuff down. Lightly breaded chicken tenders + Low Cal Sauces This was such a great option because it could serve as a main dish, or be a perfect side. It also was like a warm comfort food to me, so it didn't really feel like I was trying to eat "health food". Just felt like eating chicken tenders lol. The macros on RealGood brand are insane to be honest. This was important because I was trying to hit a daily protein goal as part of my workout program. I also would pair these with sauces. I would combine a normal sauce with its low calorie version to cut the calories almost in half. Shout out to Rays No Sugar barbecue sauce for being just about as good as real barbecue sauce. Soup I think this is probably THE most slept on high volume food, at least in its canned form (I know everyone on this subreddit loves making entire pots of soup and now I see why!). Go ahead and try to sit down and eat a whole can of soup. If you're the type who eats a lot in one sitting, try two cans. IT'S HARD. 200-300 calories for an entire can, even less if you find a "light" soup (wasn't a fan of these personally though). I eventually slowed down in eating these because I couldn't even finish a whole can as a side to my main meals. Zevia Apparently this is an old fad dieting tip from the 80s or something but whenever I was hungry during times I really shouldn't be eating, I would drink a zevia and try to pair it with something super light in calories, like fruit. If you drink a lot of it at once, it gives you that grossly "full" feeling you get after eating a ton of food you probably shouldn't have ate. This is more of an odd one but it worked for me. You just need to find a zevia flavor that you like, but luckily there's so many to pick from. Apples + Dragon Fruit You ever read that a cup of apple juice contains 3 apples in it? Usually said when demonstrating the point that it is really hard to eat 3 apples in one sitting, but chugging a cup of apple juice takes nothing. That said, apples are SUCH a filling but low calorie snack. I bought one of those fancy apple slicers so I could cut an apple in like 1 second, then have it as a nice little snack while I worked or was doing something. At first I paired these with peanut butter, but then I realized how high in calories and low in protein peanut butter was lol. So now I just eat apples alone. Shout out to gala and honey crisp apples. Also dragon fruit is the most slept on fruit ever. They are expensive but they are shockingly low in calories and I think they are a fun and delicious little treat for myself. Popcorn The popcorn community is surprisingly large so this one is a rabbit hole I encourage you to go down. If you are the kind of person to be weary of salt content then watch out for that, but for me it worked out because I actually learned I have a sodium deficiency. I used to hate popcorn as a kid but I came around to it recently. I am shocked by how much popcorn is in a standard bag. Even those calorie friendly 100 cal bags are too big to fit in any of my bowls at home once fully popped. Get a standard sized bag and you absolutely are going to need a mixing bowl just to fit the popcorn in. They also have a ton of fun seasonings and salts that you can add into these! Currently have a seasoning spray coming in the mail as well that I am excited to try! Protein Drinks At first I was a fan of mixing my protein powder of choice with a high protein almond milk, but then I discovered Slate Ultra Protein. The first reddit post I saw that talked about this drink had everyone in the comments saying "How are these macros even possible". Pricey but very solid drink that actually tastes pretty good. And 3 flavors to pick from! *** Surely all of the regulars on this subreddit know about all of these, but I just wanted to share what I found worked best for me since I recently hit my goal weight! Hoping it sparks some ideas and at least helps someone out. submitted by /u/expodavid to r/Volumeeating [link] [comments]

I am a hyper fixation meal kind of girl. I have been experimenting with high protein recipes for years at this point, but I am sick of eating the same thing every day! Drop your favourite meals cuz we all need variety!! Here are some of my staples (that have been heavy on rotation): -Protein pancakes: Cottage cheese 125g, Protein powder (SELECT Brand) 12g, Ground oats 12g, Baking powder and baking soda, Small egg -Cottage cheese bowl: Cottage cheese 125g, Protein Powder 12g, Blueberries 80g, Crushed up rice cake -Noodle bowl: Konjac noodles, String cheese melted, Egg, Seasoning submitted by /u/Flimsy-Ad-2744 to r/loseit [link] [comments]

Got back from gym and had literally no energy to make an actual meal. I fell back on Oikos Triple Zero for the 15g of protein with some cut up fruit in it because it was the easiest. Looking for ideas for any high protein super low effort meals that I can pull out when I'm desperate. Protein shake? Some other canned good? Cottage cheese? I dont care what it tastes like as long as it's low calorie and high protein. submitted by /u/StepInternational865 to r/1200isplenty [link] [comments]

Hi guys, for the past weeks I have been making this High Protein Lasagna (53g Protein, 528cal) . Typed it all up here, but I also cooked it on camera📷 . Check out the (simplified) slideshow! Perfetly shaped for meal prep containers and very filling :) Everything you need is noted below. The calories will vary depending on the size of your vegetables. Please give me some feedback, Nutritional Values (entire lasagna) Calories: 4,226 kcal Protein: 430.5 g Carbohydrates: 308.6 g Fat: 148.9 g Per serving (8 pieces): 528 kcal 53.8 g protein 38.6 g carbs 18.6 g fat Shopping List (8 servings, ~53 g protein each, ~€3.50 per serving, German Prices) 5 carrots (about 1 lb / 450 g) – €1.51 3 onions (about 12 oz / 340 g total) – €0.29 3 bell peppers (about 1 lb / 450 g total) – €0.90 6 garlic cloves (about 2 tbsp minced) – €0.15 1 tube tomato paste (200 g / 7 oz) – €0.90 2 beef bouillon cubes – €0.17 1 bottle passata (700 g / ~24 oz / 3 cups strained tomatoes) – €1.39 Sunflower oil, 16 g (~1 tbsp) – €0.16 Ground beef, 5% fat, 1.2 kg (~2.6 lbs) – €17.98 Light grated cheese, 160 g (~1 ⅓ cups shredded, 5.6 oz) – €1.27 Cottage cheese, 2 × 200 g (total 400 g / 14 oz / about 1 ¾ cups) – €2.38 2 eggs (large) – €0.66 400 ml water (1 ⅔ cups) Herbes de Provence – about 1 tsp – €0.05 8 lasagna sheets (dry), 143 g (~5 oz, usually 8–10 sheets) – €0.34 Total cost: €27.30 Cost per serving: €3.41 Preheat oven: 180 °C / 356° F (fan). Sauté vegetables: Lightly brown onions, carrots, and bell peppers in sunflower oil. Add meat & sauce: Stir in ground beef, garlic, passata (sieved tomatoes, tomato paste and bouillon cubes . Simmer 10–15 minutes. Mix well. Prepare béchamel: Blend cottage cheese with 2 eggs, herbs and water until smooth. Layer lasagna: Spread meat sauce on bottom of dish Add lasagna sheets Add another layer of the meat sauce Add lasagna sheets Pour high protein "béchamel" on top ( in case the béchamel sauce does not cover all the edges of the lasagna sheets top with a bit more passata (sieved tomatoes) so the edges don’t dry out) Bake: 20 minutes. Add cheese: Sprinkle low fat cheese on top, bake another 10–15 minutes until golden. Cool & serve: Rest 5–10 minutes before cutting. And that is all you need to do for a protein-packed lasagna that works great for fitness, meal prep, or just an easy family dinner. Pro Tip: Add some roasted veggies (like on the first photo) on the side as the lasagna is meaty https://youtu.be/UtCWMxaS5A4?si=OtlzVs4bdjydM0C- submitted by /u/notofit_clerk_2411 to r/MealPrepSunday [link] [comments]

Hello! I’m looking for macro-friendly recipes that are high in protein (ideally 20-25g+) and 500 calories or less. Also open to any recipes that are served with rice/starch/carb and making substitutions for cauliflower rice, keto pasta (like carbe diem), etc. Thank you in advance! The “healthy” section and filters aren’t very helpful but figure my fellow-foodies can help! submitted by /u/smalldrinkofH2O to r/NYTCooking [link] [comments]

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I have two children, 14 year old identical twins “Megan” and “Alana”. Both are 5’0”. Megan weighs over 150 pounds while Alana weighs around 95. They used to be the same weight until they were around 7, when Megan started getting chubby, but still healthy weight. When she was 11, Megan was considered medically overweight. I went to a doctor for advice, and he said that I shouldn’t worry too much since a lot of kids gain weight right before puberty, and then ‘balance out’ after their growth spurt. The twins had their growth spurt last year, and Megan’s weight has only increased since then, to the point where she’s actually obese. So I decided to implement a healthy diet for the entire family. I slowly started to cut back on sugar, junk food, and unhealthy snacks. I cook them high volume, low calorie meals full of vegetables and protein so that they still feel full after eating. Neither of the twins are very athletic, so I’ve also tried encouraging them to engage in physical activities, like swimming, bike riding, trampolining, etc. I tried putting emphasis on staying healthy instead of losing weight. However, Alana guessed that the real reason for this new diet is because I want Megan to lose weight. She started complaining that it’s not fair that she also has to diet because her sister’s fat. I told her that I didn’t want Megan to feel singled out and feel as though she’s the only one being punished for her weight. AITA? EDIT: I’ve gone to multiple doctors, and neither of the twins have medical conditions that would influence their weight. submitted by /u/Due_Bee_6863 to r/AmItheAsshole [link] [comments]

I'm working on getting in shape, and am always looking for products that are cheap, taste good, low calorie, and high in protein. Very hard to find things that hit all those metrics. These are fast becoming the cornerstone of my diet. So delicious on salads, in wraps, or just on their own with some condiments. Just air fry for 8-10 minutes, and you have tasty juicy chicken to build a meal on. submitted by /u/mellofello808 to r/Costco [link] [comments]

I've been trying to make more enjoyable meals that make me feel like I'm eating regular food, haha. Everything was delicious. submitted by /u/thelegendofmalamute to r/CICO [link] [comments]

I’m planning on going to Sam’s Club for the bulk of it. I’m trying to exercise, build muscle, and lose weight, so high protein calorie dense meals are definitely my priority. Low carb is due to insulin resistance. Edit: So many amazing ideas, thank you all!! I hope all of this information can be useful to others as well. I love this community hahah submitted by /u/fruitbum to r/EatCheapAndHealthy [link] [comments]

I'm currently 6'1 175 and work out 5-6 times a week. About a week ago I went on a diet consisting of basically 180g+ of protein and about 1000-1300 calories daily with little carbs/fat. The goal of this diet is body fat loss while maintaining muscle as with most cuts but I'm worried it might hinder something. I am 100% fine eating this diet daily and don't have any urges to cheat; I just want to know if this will hinder my fat loss because of the extreme. ​ (I also take daily vitamins and eat vegetables with almost every meal (spinach, cauliflower, zucchini, broccoli, and squash) ). submitted by /u/runescapeluvr69 to r/leangains [link] [comments]

I am an “ex-binge eater” extremely high volume eater, I’ve been fairly successful in defeating my BED and losing 115+ lbs through mindful eating, high volume low cal meals, and exercise. Looking for more ideas on high volume low cal meals because lately I’ve really been struggling bonus points for protein. submitted by /u/Seraphymz to r/EatCheapAndHealthy [link] [comments]

I’m a 225 pound male who just finished gaining 20 pounds of mass after an extreme weight lifting season and want to look like a Greek god for Halloween. I’m now in the cutting season for my goal and with a month to do so, I should hit my goal of looking like a Greek statue with my training plan. Problem is, diet. Never been keen on it. What are some good low calorie/fat and high protein foods? Trying to keep 150g of protein a day and stay under 1500 calories is quite the challenge. submitted by /u/Paragon-Hearts to r/EatCheapAndHealthy [link] [comments]

I do meal prep Sundays and am on a high protein/kinda low calorie diet. I usually cook a bunch of chicken to eat throughout the week in various forms, but still needed protein shakes/bars to hit my goals. A few weeks ago I decided to make a pot of chili. I did it while I'm prepping my marinade, marinating and what not. I had generally made chili in the slow cooker which I now think is kind of a waste of time when it can be done so quickly on the stove. Holy smokes. For such little effort, you can have loads of healthy, high protein, low calorie, entirely customizable food to eat all week! My last batch consisted of: 2 lbs 90% lean ground beef 1 can chickpeas 1 can pinto beans 1 can black beans 2 10oz cans rotel 3oz tomato paste 1 small can diced jalapenos 1 whole yellow onion 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 3 tbsp pre minced garlic (I know, I know) Edit: Forgot I squeezed half a lime into it and also poured like 1/4-1/2 the lager I was drinking in there. Otherwise, No liquid necessary although it's a thick, chunky chili which is how I like it! Spices: Cumin, chili powder, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne, fresh cracked salt and pepper. The list seems long, but seriously, all you do is chop an onion and two bell peppers, then it's all opening cans. The little amount of work for so much tasty and healthy food kinda blows my mind. I fill five smallish tupperwares with chili to grab and go for a 10 AM breakfast at work. Have a smallish cup of chili during lunch with my main dish (chicken sandwich, lately). Last night for dinner I chopped up one of my pre-cooked chicken breasts and put it on a salad, with a side soup of.. chili! If you lift or exercise at all, protein is very important for rebuilding torn muscles and other functions. Customization: If you don't like ground beef or want a more lean meat, you can sub it for turkey or chicken (chicken has that protein boost as well). Here is a great turkey blackbean chili that's even more simple to do. I did this one two weeks ago. You can do 3 beans, one bean or no bean! I've made a three meat chili that just had ground beef, cubed chuck roast and ground pork. No beans about it. I personally prefer beans for their own health benefits you don't get from meat. Anyway, just wanted to share this for any meal preppers out there! Edit to add: this is a pretty meat heavy chili, which is how I like it. You can do this same recipe with 1lb, 1.5lb or 2lb ground beef depending on how much you like. Just change your amount of seasoning appropriately! :D Edit 2: Some people have pointed out this isn't "low carb" because of all the beans and they are right. It's hard for me to lump complex carbs and processed carbs together, so when I think carbs I usually think bread/processed grains/chips etc. What you can do about that is: don't add beans! Or just add chickpeas, or just pinto beans, or black beans! Just one can. It will still be fine without them, just even more meaty. A way to fluff it up and keep it low carb is to add more of another kind of meat (breakfast/italian sausage, chuck roast cubed into 1in cubes, chicken). Sorry for the misinformation on the carb department. Also, you can dice up some mushrooms! Personally, I still think this recipe is a little on the low to mid range carb wise since it's mostly meat, haha Edit 3: just adding more good ideas: if you get bored with it, you can make it into a quesadilla! Slap some on a tortilla and put some shredded cheese on there. Boom! Another edit: someone PMd me for instructions and since I typed it all out on my phone, figured I’d post it here: Dice the yellow onion and green and red pepper. Set aside. Put 2 tbsp olive oil into a large pot and heat on medium. As the diced onion and garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Add beef and red and green pepper. Stir occasionally until meat is browned. This should only take ten minutes or so. While this is going on, start opening cans. And if you want and aren’t drinking already, open a beer. Add the rotel, jalapeños, beans, tomato paste.. just like everything that was in the cans I guess. Now seasonings: 1.5 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp chili powder 1-2 tsp oregano 1-2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp cayenne 12-15 cranks cracked salt and pepper Let me know if I forgot one something. Splash a little beer in there. Squeeze lime in there if you have some. Do you have any ingredients left? Let me know. They should probably be in the pot by now though! Stir occasionally so it doesn’t burn to the bottom of the pot. Let simmer for like, 1-2 hours on low-med heat after cooking on med for like ten-15 minutes. Serve immediately or let cool in the fridge overnight and eat it all week! It’s tastier the next day imo FINAL EDIT: I've gotten SO MANY awesome tips in this thread! It intentionally was just meant to be an FYI about how well chili lasts a week and is a good meal for a sunday prep, I never intended to even add a recipe and only added my last one on a whim. I can't wait to try all the tips you've given! Thanks, chili bros! submitted by /u/DothrakAndRoll to r/EatCheapAndHealthy [link] [comments]

This is a 1 month bare bones meal plan for someone who is very active (bikes to work, endurance runner, manual laborer). It is high in calories and protein, but low in fruits and vegetables. Spending an extra $5/week or so on some fruits/vegetables would be a good idea if possible. This is for a single person who does not mind some repetition in meals. I accounted for the cost of doubling recipes to make enough for the week when needed. This plan also assumes that you have a pretty well stocked spice pantry already (does not account for that cost), and access to a pressure cooker. Without a pressure cooker, recipes can be adapted, but will take more hands on time and/or cooking time. Breakfast Week 1: Oatmeal Week 2: Homemade Yogurt Week 3: Peanut butter and banana toast Week 4: Hard Boiled Eggs Lunch Week 1: Green Bean Potato Salad Week 2: Lentil Salad Week 3: Buffalo Chicken Week 4: Burritos Dinner Week 1: Pulled Pork BBQ and Spicy Red Lentil Pasta Week 2: Butter Chicken and Chili Week 3: Creamed Tuna on Toast and Red Beans and Rice Week 4: Beef Pot Roast and Curry Roasted Squash and Chickpeas Shopping List (Prices are from my Aldi and a local Indian market, some rounded a few cents) 4 dozen eggs (5.54) plain yogurt (3.62) peanut butter (7.12) 2 bunches banana (1) 2 loaves bread (2) Steel cut oats (3.88) 1 lb. dry black beans (1) 5 lb rice (5) cheddar cheese (4) green onions (2) taco sauce (1) flour tortillas (1) 1 lb brown lentils (2) 4 lbs carrots (2) celery (4) asparagus (1) radishes (2) lemon (1) 2 bags lettuce (4) parsley (1) 6 lb. chicken (4.74) onions (2) buffalo sauce (1) 5 lb potatoes (4) 1 lb green beans (2) anchovy (1) 4 lb pork shoulder (7.16) 2 gallons whole milk (8) 1 lb red lentils (1) 1 can tomato sauce (1) 2 cans diced tomatoes (2) parmesan cheese (1) Pasta (1) butter chicken sauce from Aldi (3) 1 lb dry kidney beans (1) butter (4) 2 cans tuna (2) frozen peas (1) 1.5 lb dry red beans (2) 1 lb sausage (2) 1 bell pepper (1) 1 lb dry chickpeas (1) 2 butternut squash (8) cilantro (1) Beef chuck roast (13) Total: $124.16 submitted by /u/RapidRadRunner to r/EatCheapAndHealthy [link] [comments]

I recently published a comprehensive guide for people who have never heard of the keto diet or want to know more. This was very well received on /r/keto and I'm sure /r/fitness would benefit as well from this information because diet is one of the most powerful and effective changes we could make to manage our health. I tried to do my best to make sure I portrayed this diet in a responsible, well-rounded manner with all the pros/cons so here goes: Link: All About the Keto Diet: A Beginners Guide Edit: The post was removed due to some self-promotion rules. SO I must adhere to them by probably summarizing the content of a 9000 word article. Okay so here goes: What is the ketogenic (keto) diet? The ketogenic diet is not intended to be a temporary diet for weight loss, although it works great for that, but it is more of a lifestyle change where you consistently and drastically reduce the amount of carbs you ingest. It not only makes you burn fat for energy (more on that below) but helps you become very aware of how rampant and ubiquitous carbs are in this day and age. Why is it called ketogenic? The word ketogenic is made up of two words: keto- and -genic. The prefix “keto-” is short for ketones. The suffix “-genic” is the same as genesis, which refers to “the creation of something” So the word ketogenic literally means the “creation of ketones.” Ketones are created from the break down of fat for energy when the body doesn’t get enough carbs. When the body is creating ketones, it is said to be in a state of ketosis where fat becomes the main source of fuel for energy rather than sugar (glycolysis). What the fuck are ketones? Ketones are like water-soluble fat molecules that can cross the blood-brain-barrier and provide energy for the brain. There is this myth where people say that you MUST eat carbs because the brain can only survive off carbs or glucose. What they don’t know (or conveniently forget to mention) is that the brain operates perfectly on ketones as well. Think of them as the 4th macronutrient after carbs, protein and fat. How is ketosis achieved? Ketosis is achieved by practicing strict carbohydrate restriction consistently. The general limit is about 25-50grams of net carbs a day which is far lower than the typical 200-300grams most people ingest per day. (Net carbs are carbs minus fiber.) Those carbs must be replaced with healthy fat sources. It takes a few days for ketosis to actually occur because you have a glycogen supply to get through initially, but one can reach ketosis faster if they exercise. Note: One can also reach ketosis if they starve themselves completely of all foods, but that is not ideal or recommended. What we're after is not starvational ketosis but nutritional ketosis which is achieved in the same fashion by simply restricting carbs. What are the benefits of being in ketosis? The promises of a ketogenic diet are quite impressive: Helpful for metabolic syndrome (obesity) and preventing diabetes Increased meal satiety and appetite blunting. This diet is more satiating than a low-fat diet and tends to makes it easier to avoid caloric overconsumption. Greater rate of fat loss due to state of ketosis rather than glycolysis. Note: You literally become a fat-burning machine. Reduction or complete elimination of Type-2 Diabetes (Reduction in insulin resistance) Reduction or complete elimination of hypertension (high blood pressure). Improved lipid fat profile: LDL (the bad cholesterol) particle size increases which is a good thing. (The smaller ones cause more damage.) The SIZE of LDL particles may be more important than concentration of LDL cholesterol. Recent studies have shown independent relationships of levels of LDL size to risk of heart disease. Prevention of various cancers and reduction of cancer growths. The mitochondria of cancer cells are damaged and require 200x the normal amounts of glucose to replicate at rapid rates. They cannot utilize ketones and cannot survive in ketosis without the presence of excess glucose. Possible treatment for Alzheimers. (another study) Possible treatment for Parkinsons Improved memory for older adults Reduction or complete elimination of chronic systemic inflammation. A ketogenic diet has profoundly anti-inflammatory effects. Improved cardiovascular health Very high muscle-sparing effect. (Muscle loss is mitigated in ketosis even at a caloric deficit!) Proven treatment for epilepsy, more effective than current medications without the side effects. You can extrapolate that if it’s helping reverse the diseased conditions of people with Type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and so forth, that it may PROACTIVELY help those of us who are not afflicted by those conditions and want to avoid them! Before I continue: The ketogenic diet is NOT a panacea The truth is that there is not a single, perfect diet that works for everybody. In regards to this diet specifically, Dom D’agostino says that this diet is excellent for ~70% of people out there but ~30% of the population does not respond well to this diet. Btw, Dom D’agostino is the expert that originally got me hooked to trying keto. He calls ketones the 4th macronutrient in this podcast with Tim Ferris. Weight loss is NOT guaranteed on keto. You still need to be wary of your total intake of calories and counting your calories/macros is recommended until you figure out the diet. But after a lot of experience, many people find the keto diet to be liberating because they are able to maintain the diet without the need for calorie counting by consistently choosing only keto-friendly foods. Why do you have to restrict the carbs so sharply? How does the body transition to burning fats for energy? I wrote a ton on that topic and I'm just summarizing here so here's a tl;dr infographic: http://i.imgur.com/HeEYexT.png So… What are carbohydrates? Carbs are sugar. Sugars are carbs. There are simple carbs (monosaccharides) and complex carbs (polysaccharides). There are also sugars found naturally in foods and extra sugars added artificially to foods. In the context of a ketogenic diet, they’re all pretty much the same because the body eventually breaks them down into their simplest forms regardless. (The carbs that you will eat will come almost entirely from veggies or nuts on this diet.) Don't we need carbs for energy? Despite your body needing to break down carbs first and foremost when they are ingested, carbs are NOT an essential nutrient. An essential nutrient is one your body needs to survive because it won’t be able to make it on its own. But your body readily creates sugar from fat and protein to regulate blood sugar levels. Many people think they need carbs to perform at their very best performance-wise, but that’s not true either. It takes a few weeks, but after someone becomes completely adapted to the ketogenic diet, they become very, very efficient at burning fats for fuel and the bandwidth or throughput within which your body can do this at is great. It’s been ingrained in us that we need carbs to survive, or perform at our peak as athletes. We see sugar as energy. We see athletes drink Gatorade, so we think we can’t perform at our best without it. We almost rely on it as a crutch. But when you’re keto-adapted you are not chained to the hypoglycemic rollercoaster. I'm only a quarter way through the article and it's only summarized the key points but the rest of the article talks about What's wrong with carbs Which foods are high in carbs: all grains/bread, rice, pasta, cereal, starchy veggies, potato chips, vegetable chips, pita chips, cookies, crackers, ice cream, pudding, cakes, donuts, soft drinks (none of it!) and fruits/fruit juices (except berries and avocados). A rebuttal to people who say, "I like food too much." How to calculate how many NET carbs a food has (total carbs minus fiber) What to eat if you don't eat carbs? How sustainable is such a relatively restrictive diet? How do you eat out? Can you get all the proper nutrients off of it? How does one create a well formulated keto diet? Isn't this diet expensive? What are all the pros/cons of this diet? Progress pics calories in/out only: eating at a simple deficit in 2013, I lost fat AND muscle keto only: but on the keto diet, because it is muscle sparing, I lost fat AND retained muscle Again, this was only an abridged version of the whole thing. If you want to read the full article with photos and full text, go here: All About the Keto Diet: A Beginners Guide And please remember that diets are an extremely complex subject. There is no perfect diet and it's not all about just doing something for weight loss. Diet is influenced by culture, religion, social influence, family, ethics... for some it's as simply as drinking soylent and nothing more. For some, they view it through a lens of biochemistry and physiology and geek out over metabolically hacking their body. It's all about finding out what works for you. On the keto diet, I was able to sleep well and have good recovery between strength/skill training sessions and felt a constant state of mental focus (I still do, I've been keto for like 3 months straight now with 5 months total experience), so it's nice to be able to share what it's all about, in case it jives with anyone. submitted by /u/Antranik to r/Fitness [link] [comments]