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best protein source?

best protein source. xpt supplements

  • red meat

    Votes: 204 24.2%

  • poultry

    Votes: 205 24.3%

  • eggs

    Votes: 235 27.9%

  • fish

    Votes: 129 15.3%

  • milk

    Votes: 32 3.8%

  • cheese

    Votes: 5 0.6%

  • nuts

    Votes: 5 0.6%

  • other

    Votes: 27 3.2%
  • Total voters
    843
Eggs have the best amino-acid profile. Red meat offers the most vitamins and minerals. Poultry is the leanest...I choose eggs :Chef: :tuc:
 
chefbone said:
Eggs have the best amino-acid profile. Red meat offers the most vitamins and minerals. Poultry is the leanest...I choose eggs :Chef: :tuc:
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Completly agree.

My Choice right now during BULK TIME (:)) is undoubtably Red Meat... if only I could eat it everyday.. that's another story!

I drink egg whites daily, no matter my type of diet.
 
Tomek.. The HULK said:
I eat tuna daily... probably one of the easiest sources of good protein around 30g of it in a can... easy to open and consume.
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same here. tooh awhile for me to get used to it, cause i hated it growing up, but now i actually like the taste.
 
hammercurls said:
eggs are gross after 6 months of eating them religiously. any idea's how to jazz em up?
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pepper, tabasco sauce.... anything along those lines if you like the hot stuff. Personally, i'm not a REALLY spicy (i mean burn my lips off... habenero type) person, a little spice I can deal with. So jazzing them up as far as I go is to open the throat and relax the jaw, let the liquid egg whites (pasteurized for saftey of course) flow straight to my stomach :) ... if your not down with that, I think i'd opt for shaking a little pepper in i guess.

Good Luck in your jazzing up eggs endevour :RADAR

- SLAUGHTER
 
hammercurls said:
eggs are gross after 6 months of eating them religiously. any idea's how to jazz em up?
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My bf said the same thing, I got him hooked on putting some of my veggie bacon in with his eggs, changed it up a bit.
It’s also a good source of added protein; 4 slices (76g) has 22g of protein, 106 cals, 2g carbs and 0.8g fat.
 
Chicken, Stuff I eat is 20 g protein 1g fat 1g carbs per 100 g. During bulk with pasta/salat, during cut without pasta :)


Oh, and ketchup for the win ..
 
how are you guys preparing your eggs...?

i sure as hell cannot eat raw eggs... and how many are you eating...? i used to have about 3 eggs with 1 yolk... i've gotten away from the eggs though over the last year, cause i haven't even been training...

what are your guys thoughts on protein powders for quicker absorbtion...? say for your post workout meal, and before bed...?
 
Assuming taste isn't an issue, then buying a commercial powder is just a waste of money. Magical "proprietary" blends are marketing BS and as long as your protein source is dairy or egg you're getting a "perfect" protein with a score 1.0 on the PCDAAS, which the generally accepted standard for protein quality. I prefer to purchase a bulk milk isolate and I've posted the reasons on multiple threads. If you go to the manufacturer you can get a high quality milk isolate for under $4.00 a pound.
 
There have been different ways of rating proteins, PER, then Biological value. Neither really means much, terrible rating methods.

Really, at the end of the day, the way most bodybuilders take in protein amounts, rating probably makes little difference unless one ate all incomplete sources or something stupid. Most of us eat a variety of eggs, chicken, beef, tuna, whey, etc. and in the end, more than meet the quality of our protein needs.
 
Lifterforlife said:
There have been different ways of rating proteins, PER, then Biological value. Neither really means much, terrible rating methods.

Really, at the end of the day, the way most bodybuilders take in protein amounts, rating probably makes little difference unless one ate all incomplete sources or something stupid. Most of us eat a variety of eggs, chicken, beef, tuna, whey, etc. and in the end, more than meet the quality of our protein needs.
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Actually, the generally accepted among scientists and most updated standard is the PCDAAS which takes into account human requirements of amino acids as well as digestability. Also, "incomplete proteins" is a misnomer, wheat contain all the EAA's but in smaller amounts, consuming enough wheat one could meet all their amino acid requirements. Let's not misinform people on the board, a quick internet search would have taught you everything I stated. Stick with dairy and eggs..you'll be fine. Also, Whey is highly over rated as a general use protein source.
 
Yep, I will agree. The newest ratings, PCDAAS is the best so far. Never discounted that, discounted the old methods.

Still, how much does a point rating mean at the end of the day when a bodybuilder is eating proteins all day long.

A little common sense is needed...I have read Beardi many times, quoting him does no good.
 
I wasn't quoting Berardi...only his citation to the PCDAAS chart. My point is, you can consume less protein and less calories for greater fat loss by choosing dairy and eggs as your protein sources. You can get your EAA's from wheat protein if you chose but the caloric intake would be so great you would end up a fat ass. That is my point....less for more...
 
I eat more chicken breast and canned tuna then anything else. I'm really starting to like eating fish as well. For people who aren't big fish eater I would suggest COD. It is a very mild tasting protein dense lean fish. Good Shit
 
Fish, full of protein and good fatty oils. Tastes good with brown rice, but makes your house f'n stink after cooking it. :RADAR
 
Mike LI said:
I eat more chicken breast and canned tuna then anything else. I'm really starting to like eating fish as well. For people who aren't big fish eater I would suggest COD. It is a very mild tasting protein dense lean fish. Good Shit
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Tuna steak is often recomended for those who don't like fish as it has meaty texture to it. Personally I think it tastes like shit and would rather the 30p stuff in a tin!
 
dannomite said:
Tuna, tuna , tuna , and more tuna.
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I think fish is a little unuder rated - the EFA's you get from it are good for brain, joints, mood as well as good protien for the muscles.
 
doesn't Orange Roughy have the highest protien count per oz. ie, 4oz. 22 grams protien, 0 carbs and 1 gram fat??? I've heard it's the leanest cleanest meat protien choice out there.
 
CaliGirl said:
doesn't Orange Roughy have the highest protien count per oz. ie, 4oz. 22 grams protien, 0 carbs and 1 gram fat??? I've heard it's the leanest cleanest meat protien choice out there.
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I'd never heard of Orange Roughy -looks like good stuff from what I read, but I cant find anywhere in the UK that sells it. Do you know of anywhere? I'd love to get some...
 
Assertive Guy said:
I'd never heard of Orange Roughy -looks like good stuff from what I read, but I cant find anywhere in the UK that sells it. Do you know of anywhere? I'd love to get some...
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Orange ruffy for some reason is one of the more expensive fish. It is very tasty though.
 
I cant tell you where to get it in the UK, maybe it's known by another name? Try a fishmonger, it's a white fish. I think it's from the sole family. speakin of sole, Petrale Sole is very good too. Orange roughy used to be very inexpensive, but since it's popularity it of course, has gone thru the roof $$. I can get it a Whole Foods for $11-12 a pound, worth it though.

I found this:

Orange Roughy
Orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus) is a deep water species, mainly taken by deep sea trawls at depths of 750 to 1200m.

Although the fish has a reddish body and bluish-tinged belly regions, it turns orange after catch (hence the name). The average size is 30-40cm but orange roughy can reach 45cm.
Orange roughy fishery

New Zealand pioneered the orange roughy fishery in the 1970’s and although catches have declined since then, we still remain one of the world’s largest suppliers. Catches are mainly from the Chatham Rise, the southern part of the South Island’s West Coast and some parts of the Challenger Plateau.

New Zealand's orange roughy fishery is managed by strict quotas, which allow only a set amount of orange roughy to be taken commercially each year.

Orange Roughy can live up to 149 years.
 
I eat so much tuna and chicken, I think im turning into a cat.

I'd eat chicken and steak all day if I could afford it, but I can't so tuna it is... God I hate tuna.
 
i put 6 eggwhites only and a banana in with oj every morning and evening and i actually like how it tastes its like a sherbert but there is a lot of foam on top that i have to eat with a spoon.....


but its good
 
Eggs are the best reason I have to wake up ion the morning... I do 5 whites, and 1 whole egg.. scrambled with 1/2 cup of brownrice mixed in. (i keep the brn rice precooked in the fridge). sprinkle a little cheese, and some sirachi chili pepper sauce. YUMM, and a pretty close to 45/35/20 ratio.
 
chefbone said:
Eggs have the best amino-acid profile. Red meat offers the most vitamins and minerals. Poultry is the leanest...I choose eggs :Chef: :tuc:
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I hear eating too much eggs is BADDDDDDDDDDDDDD for you, especially the yolk. What do you guys think? Before I used to eat like 6 eggs for breakfast 4 times a week, then my father and a few others objected :(
 
sammytheman said:
I hear eating too much eggs is BADDDDDDDDDDDDDD for you, especially the yolk. What do you guys think? Before I used to eat like 6 eggs for breakfast 4 times a week, then my father and a few others objected :(
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The cholesterol is in the yolk. The *only* other prob with the yolk is if you eat too much, it constipates you. For those reasons I limit yolk intake and only have them on squat days for the other nutrients in them (vits/minerals). The white is fine.
 
A while back i was avoiding eating red meats because its got more fat then chicken and i was just eating chicken breasts 4 times aday because of the lower fat in it i stoped gaining for awhile so i started eating heaps of steak and started to gain alot again dose any one know the deal with that.
 
i think a healthy combination of all the protein sources are best... i used to do a lot of egg whites... need to get back to doing that. i tried to go beef all the way once, i bulked up but then my cholesterol level shot up. and that lead me to weeks of eating oats.
 
I will agree with JavaGuru that milk isolate is a good choice as long as it is not around your workouts and you do not have milk hypersensitivity. I will agree with lifterforlife that PDCAAS doesn't mean much at the end of the day if your eating well over your protein requirements , which most everyone is. Also digestibility can be handled with betaine hydrochloride and digestive enzymes, probiotics, etc

I like the red meat for several reason
1. raise test levels
2. vitamins and minerals
3. most folks tolerate red meat
4. variation for a balance diet

Repetitively eating the same thing over and over is simply not a good idea
 
What about Turkey mince - I know it sounds yuck BUT for a 450 gramme pack you get close to 100 grammes protein and at only £1.15
 
jassdhali said:
What about Turkey mince - I know it sounds yuck BUT for a 450 gramme pack you get close to 100 grammes protein and at only £1.15
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my guess is it might have a lot of salt in it... you'd have to check the label...
 
karachi183 said:
Eggs
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i eat deviled eggs all the time and love it also tuna and red meat! my fav/is deviled eggs makes i think it is thanksgiving all over again.yeah !!!!!know one has said anything about turkey.
 
I eat 4 whole eggs daily, I find it to have increased my gains since I started though I know I should eliminate the yolks this is a meal I REALLY enjoy :)

Basically I go between tuna, salmon, chicken and beef. Supplement with whey.
I've heard good things about beef, raised test levels and a source of creatine, not sure in practice though, I think fish does the most good for my body anyway.

For all the U.K people out there, I recommend Tesco, in the cooked meats section you can get two whole chickens for £4.50. I work it out at about 120g of protein per chicken, with lean meat and also fattier meat for bulk.

Also a big believer in a pint of milk a day, skimmed mind, 3.5g protein 0.1 fat per 100ml.
 
Every day I have 3 egg whites, 2 egg yolks, a couple tuna fish sandwich's, and lots of milk. Most days I have some chicken, cheese, and red meat as well.

Thankfully, I actually like all of these foods. The only high protein source I don't like is nuts, and even that I can deal with. (snickers bar!)
 
I was dating this brazilian chic and she gave me the best idea. Her roots are portuguese and she always cooks with fish wich is killer I love seafood. She made me these egg and tuna omlettes a few times and they were so good, but she cooked very fatty wich is ok sometimes too. Now for protien and low fat I make these tuna and egg omlettes. Dice onion,garlic or whatever you preffer and mix and fry up in xtra virgin olive oil. I use 1 can tuna per egg hehe. You might not want that ratio because the omlettes tend to fall apart if there is'nt enough egg. When ya packen add some chedder cheese there so good...I can eat that stuff daily.
 
chefbone said:
Eggs have the best amino-acid profile. Red meat offers the most vitamins and minerals. Poultry is the leanest...I choose eggs :Chef: :tuc:
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This is all correct. I prefer red meat however, taste wise. Plus it has more creatine. What beats a rare steak? Nice and bloody, mmmm
 
Eggs and dairy both have a perfect score on the PCDAAS. Beef scores highest of the meats and is the best source of zinc I've found.
 
quest77 said:
i put 6 eggwhites only and a banana in with oj every morning and evening and i actually like how it tastes its like a sherbert but there is a lot of foam on top that i have to eat with a spoon.....


but its good
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It is good. Great treat...

The new guy :artist:
 
Hands Down.............

Egg whites.

Eggs have the highest PER (Protein Efficiency Ratio)

That means your body can untilize the protiens in eggs because the Amino's that make up the albumin (white) cotain the proper ratios for digestion!

I recomment a producy called "All Whites". Keep a few stocked in you fridge at all times! It's perfectly safe to just drink it raw. (No need to cook because it's pasturized.) I do it all the time! Get it at Jewl where they see Egg Beaters
 
my favorite would have to be the good old protein powder, but man you cook some chicken breasts on the foreman grill add some bbq sauce nothing beats it.
 
caligirl said:
doesn't Orange Roughy have the highest protien count per oz. ie, 4oz. 22 grams protien, 0 carbs and 1 gram fat??? I've heard it's the leanest cleanest meat protien choice out there.
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I just cooked up some orange roughy for the first time tonight. It was'nt bad, although I don't think I cooked it long enough. I baked it at 350 for 15 min and it did'nt seem as flakey as I would have thought. I never heard of it until I watched a video on youtube of Jay Cutler grocery shopping and that was one of the things he bought. :google:
 
So many good choices. I try to keep things varied just for interest, but the ones I have most commonly are: eggs (every single morning, because they're the easiest to make); chicken (baked two or three times a week at home; possibly more outside); shrimp (once a week); canned tuna, oysters, clams, etc. (frequently — ease of preparation), cashews, peanuts (most days), tofu (not everyone likes it but for me it's convenient boiled two or three times each week), and boneless ribs from my favorite Chinese restaurant (once or twice a week). I also like a good steak (ribeye, or New York strip, medium rare), pork, lamb, and duck (but have these far less often).

Damn... Now I'm hungry....
 
Isn't eating raw egg whites cause simonella?
I eat 4 fried eggs a day with 2 pita bread. My father says eating too much eggs can cause kidney stones. Is that true? I only use 2 tables spoons of oil. I also work out 3 days a week.
 
hammercurls said:
eggs are gross after 6 months of eating them religiously. any idea's how to jazz em up?
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Kraft free chedder cheese. One hlf cup of it will add 19 grams of protein to the eggs. It also makes them taste good. I had the same problem but started this now I look forward to them. I eat that every day when I wake up with a half to a whole cup of quick oats. If I get bored of that I will mix slenda and vanilla extract in the raw eggs before cooking/ With the cheese you can mix it into the raw egg or what I do it make an omelet. It is fat free cheese hence the name.
 
I mix my proteins. When I wake up I eat eggs with fat free cheese and oatmeal. Before work I have a can of tuna plain with a blueberry bagel. At lunch brake I eat chicken, rice and an orange. After work before the gym I eat a protein bar or drink optimum nutition's pro-complex lean gainer. After my work out before bed I either have a protein shake with oatmael or eggs and oat meal. The best protein source is a mix of all of them. On different days I have pistachios or peanut butter. On ce a week I eat red meat, mostly steak.
 
Fresh salmon filets are tought to beat, got all the efas and protein you need, red meat is good but has many down sides as well. Chicken and eggs whites are always good too.
 
My everyday is Eggs/whites, Tuna, Chicken, Lean red meat, Turkey,depending
on my mood but my lunch usually involves a chicken breast, and my favorite
but I limit it to twice a week is that good old fashion Steak.
 
From what I have read, and practice, protein sources have different usages.
Egg protein is a pretty quick protein, so immediately after my morning workout, I take 15 egg whites, some skim milk and splenda, in the mixer for a few seconds and gulp it down.
I also add a quick carb (clucose) intake with fast protein to get maximized protein uptake. Whey is the fastest protein with an action time of 30 minutes or so.
For mid morning, I do a low glycemic car source like oat meal.
Lunch, lean meat. Chicken or turkey mainly. Lean meat has action time of about 4 hours.
Afternoon workout and directly after I take a protein shake with whey protein with a good amino acid profile.
For dinner, meat. Either red or white.
In the evening, I take in milk. Why? It has effects on weightloss for me, and maintains me in relatvly good fat balance, even in my bulk stages. Lots of good calcium too. Milk also has the slowest acting protein - 8 hours.
So for me, it's a balance between eating and supplements. I still put on 1-4 lbs a month of muscle mass, so I need to eat. I try to schedule my eating to optimize for positive NO during workout and post workout recovery. I'm by no means an expert, just doing the best I can with the information I have read and snapped up on the net over the last few years.


Andy
 
Eggs, cheddar aged 60 days, chicken, lean turkey and brown rice meat loaf (jet fuel), salmon, tuna, beans, peas, occasional red meat, natural PB for the fat source, powders. Add herbs - right source of oils and properly cook. :p
 
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