Protein Powders/Additives

[kelsmom]

I love cottage cheese, but the sodium content is too high for me. Yogurt is my go to now.

[Colorado_mom]

Yea, sodium is definitely a concern with cottage cheese. Since I have very low blood pressure, I don’t fret over sodium too much (except where it’s a meal with my husband). My mild worry is sugar, so for yogurt I most often settle for greek/plain. But they are all good for calcium and protein.

[Data10]

Cottage cheese with little/no sodium added is available at many locations, although not all major supermarket chains. However, I imagine no salt added is going to have big impact on taste. It’s a similar idea for yogurt without added sugar.

Since the thread started towards the start of the year, I’ve increased my protein from salmon. I’ve been getting frozen salmon more often and cooking a single fillet as part of a meal. I prefer the taste of salmon to nearly all other meats or dairy, and it compliments my nutrition well, as I often don’t get as much omega-3 or dietary vitamin D, as I’d like. Most sources say to not microwave fish, but I’ve found that a single small fillet of salmon microwaves well (small is key), unlike other types of fish. This makes it quick and easy to prepare, if I don’t want to spend much time.

[Jolynne_Smyth]

I am mainly vegetarian but will occasionally eat salmon too - it’s the only fish/meat I like. For me it tastes so yummy with a honey mustard topping, put on the grill. I’ll try the microwave, too.

To add: this thread has also inspired me to be more aggressive with putting protein in my diet. Have started mixing some vanilla, plant protein powder along with slightly thawed frozen berries, and whipped cream. It might sound gross but is a really nice after-dinner treat

[Colorado_mom]

We really like salmon. Often my husband cooks it on the bbq grill (lots of practice - he does such a good job that I rarely order salmon at a restaurant). But sometimes we bake it with presto spread on top.