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What is the best way to eat high protein food without a kitchen?
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OH-MyCar
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Whey supplements, protein bars, canned meats (canned chicken would probably be best for microwave) and cottage cheese could get you pretty far. There are also beans, but I find that they don't have as much protein as people tend to think; I get much better mileage out of dairy. Pre-cooked rotisserie chickens are also awesome.
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Rocket Number 22
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YOU GOTTA SMASH THE EGGS IN BRO IF YOU WANNA BULK
but seriously
You can get microwave things that you can cook eggs inside of
but seriously
You can get microwave things that you can cook eggs inside of
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OH-MyCar
Member
Also, if countertop space or bizarre, specific apartment or dorm regulations aren't a big concern: an indoor electric grill would pretty much solve a huge amount of your problems.
Dorm? Hostel? Developing country? Small entry level apartment in area with very high cost of living (.e.g. HK)? Tons of possibilities.
Anyway, supplements would be my go-to in this scenario. Try to at least get away from microwave dinners and to some affordable local real food if that's an option.
Cuz they don't cook in developing countries?
So basically what you're saying is
Have you ever been to a developing country. Have you ever been to a low income living arrangement in a developing country. Stovetops and ovens are not standard equipment in an efficiency apartment in a lot of places. Get back to giving the OP advice or go away. Thanks.
Your all-inclusive trip to Mexico doesn’t count.
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Northeastmonk
Gold Member
Aren't nuts high in protein? Nuts are great, but very fattening. Protein bars can contain a lot of sugar. You could get some natural coco protein powder.
rokkerkory
Member
Most nuts are fattening yeah. Id go with almonds. Pure protein bars usually have less than 5g of fat too.
Cato
Banned
I would recommend you avoid the microwavable dinners and also avoid any processed food/meet since the meat quality is low. Processed food also have a lot of additives and salt added to make it taste better.
But it comes with the side effect that it is no longer really healthy to eat, it will actually as another poster said throw your macros off the charts.
If you don't have space for a real stove at your place, you should be able to use something like this : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYGMO6M/?tag=neogaf0e-20
That is as small as you can get them, but they run on Butane so they are somewhat costly to use as your everyday stove replacement.
Butane is IMHO good for occasional use, when you are out camping or similar, but not for permanent use.
If you want something that is economical you can cook with every day, I would switch to a portable stove running off a Propane cylinder instead. But then the stoves are often a lot bigger.
This one is one of the smallest ones I have seen : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009JXYQ4/?tag=neogaf0e-20
but then you have to take into account you also need the big propane cylinder.
Those are the gas options I would consider. Portable gas stoves have the additional benefit in being portable, so that if/when you travel somewhere you can bring it with you.
You also have electrical stove tops such as this : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IA3H8QM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I wouln't get one of those since they are not really that portable (you can not use them unless you have access to elictricity) so I don't see the point in them.
The items above are only examples. I am sure you can get similar products in your local hardware stores as an alternative to Amazon.
I would recommend getting something similar to the Propane stove above if you have a balcony or an outdoor area you can cook in. You should not use butane/propane portable stoves indoors.
For pure indoor use maybe the electric stove top is the best.
But it comes with the side effect that it is no longer really healthy to eat, it will actually as another poster said throw your macros off the charts.
If you don't have space for a real stove at your place, you should be able to use something like this : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYGMO6M/?tag=neogaf0e-20
That is as small as you can get them, but they run on Butane so they are somewhat costly to use as your everyday stove replacement.
Butane is IMHO good for occasional use, when you are out camping or similar, but not for permanent use.
If you want something that is economical you can cook with every day, I would switch to a portable stove running off a Propane cylinder instead. But then the stoves are often a lot bigger.
This one is one of the smallest ones I have seen : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009JXYQ4/?tag=neogaf0e-20
but then you have to take into account you also need the big propane cylinder.
Those are the gas options I would consider. Portable gas stoves have the additional benefit in being portable, so that if/when you travel somewhere you can bring it with you.
You also have electrical stove tops such as this : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IA3H8QM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I wouln't get one of those since they are not really that portable (you can not use them unless you have access to elictricity) so I don't see the point in them.
The items above are only examples. I am sure you can get similar products in your local hardware stores as an alternative to Amazon.
I would recommend getting something similar to the Propane stove above if you have a balcony or an outdoor area you can cook in. You should not use butane/propane portable stoves indoors.
For pure indoor use maybe the electric stove top is the best.
Relativ9
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The first thing that hits me is cold sources of proteins and fats. Jerkey, ham, cheese, cottage cheese, natural greek yogurt, protein shakes, peanut butter/almond butter (on rice cakes for less carbs), and of course the go-to tuna salad
None of these even require the microwave, not sure how that thing someone posts above works, but if you can cook eggs in the microwave that also opens up a whole nother set of options.
It's unfortunate though, one of the best parts about being on a high protein/fat diet with low carbs is the absolutely incredible food you can still make (if you have a kitchen). Actually, if you can buy pre-cooked chicken I'd also really recommend chicken lettuce wraps (think fajitas but with lettuce leaves instead of tortilla wraps).
None of these even require the microwave, not sure how that thing someone posts above works, but if you can cook eggs in the microwave that also opens up a whole nother set of options.
It's unfortunate though, one of the best parts about being on a high protein/fat diet with low carbs is the absolutely incredible food you can still make (if you have a kitchen). Actually, if you can buy pre-cooked chicken I'd also really recommend chicken lettuce wraps (think fajitas but with lettuce leaves instead of tortilla wraps).
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llien
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I enjoy whey protein powder mixed with yogurt, not milk, tastes so much better.
If you are just starting your bodybuilding career, you shouldn't need that much anyhow.
There are microwaves out there that combine microwaves + convection for under $200, worth taking a look as it would greatly widen your options.
If you are just starting your bodybuilding career, you shouldn't need that much anyhow.
There are microwaves out there that combine microwaves + convection for under $200, worth taking a look as it would greatly widen your options.
Hi! So I finally remember that I made this thread so I can finally answer some of your guy's questions. I live in a very high cost of living city so my place is pretty much one room with a shared bathroom. It is kind of like a dorm but I have my own room instead of sharing a room with other people.
Landlord forbid using appliances like those sadly.
Maso
Neo Member
What about a toaster oven? They're small and don't take up much space.
Phatosaurus
Member
Canned fish (tuna, mackerel, etc.)
You can get cooked frozen meat that just needs defrosting and microwaving.
Cold cooked meat is always good too.
Other than that, look for foods that have a decent amount of protein per 100g and working them into your diet. Oats are a staple for most, but there's also a variety of beans that you can get canned that have 10-20g of protein per can. Personally, I'm a fan all day breakfast in can (beans, sausage, bacon, muchroom and sauce in a can).
canoli2006
Member
When I was in the military living on a ship, I used to eat canned chicken, canned tuna, and whey protein powder. Pasteurized liquid egg whites are good too. You can drink them and they don’t taste like much and you’re still getting high quality egg protein.
JimboJones
Member
Poached, scrambled eggs and omelettes are all viable microwave options.
You don't even need the plastic container for poaching, just put hot water in a cup, crack an egg in, put in the microwave for 60-90secs (20sec bursts) and you'll get a nice poached egg with a runny yolk.
You don't even need the plastic container for poaching, just put hot water in a cup, crack an egg in, put in the microwave for 60-90secs (20sec bursts) and you'll get a nice poached egg with a runny yolk.
Sosokrates
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You microwave a jacket potato, salad and buy pre cooked chicken.
Other alternatives,
Cottage cheese
Canned mackerel
Canned chilli
Any cheese
Other alternatives,
Cottage cheese
Canned mackerel
Canned chilli
Any cheese
Geki-D
Banned
Google search for high protein foods pretty much shows a bunch of stuff that either doesn't actually need cooking or comes in some canned variety that can be heated in a microwave. Unless you're looking to bake something or fry something, generally pretty much everything can be done in a microwave.
Cybrwzrd
Banned
You can't have an instant pot? Its no different than a rice cooker. I could have one of those in my tiny dorm in Japan when living there.
EverydayBeast
thinks Halo Infinite is a new graphical benchmark
Crunchy Peanut Butter, 2 sandwiches gets you 14 gigabytes of protein
generaldane
Member
I was born and raised in a devloping country and the amount of people that didn't have stoves was way way way less than those that did
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
A gallon of whole milk is nutritionally like 24 eggs and way cheaper. Most supplements are not fully bioavailable proteins and are also expensive. I'd get Jarrow soy powder off Amazon 32oz for $13 and some dextrose and mix that in the milk. The dextrose is to help process the proteins, although the milk itself is doing that, but it also helps it taste better. If you don't like the taste of milk or soy, I hope you like peanuts and tuna.
TFGB
Member
That would be my suggestion, especially as these days you can purchase the ‘no drain’ tins of Tuna.
My favourite filling for a jacket spud or sandwich/wrap filling has been Tuna, sweetcorn (tinned) and Mayo for as long as I can remember. I tend to eat half of the mixture by the spoonful before it even makes it onto the jacket spud!
Alebrije
Member
Edit : beated by a Landlord since not hot plates allowed
If you can get fresh coconut water where you are , it's a great source of protein.
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Phoenix RISING
Banned
Canned Salmon > Canned chicken > canned tuna.
I'm dieting in a week, myself OP. Also: nuts.
TFGB
Member
Tuna are higher in protein than sardines, though sardines have more vitamin E.
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hmmm I think she will let me. However, Instant pots have a hefty price tag. Can I get by with a rice cooker. I am planning on cooking beans and rice.
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TrainedRage
Banned
Tuna, shakes and powder, beef jerky, chicken jerky, turkey jerky, venison jerky, nuts and cheese. Various vegan substitutes that don't require cooking like tofu, artichokes and oatmeal/granola.
SyenceLabb
Member
In your shoes, I would stock up on bags of frozen pre-cooked chicken and eggs that I would just microwave. Obviously not ideal, but will have to do if you want "hot" meals with protein.
HoodWinked
Member
ya you can cook beans and rice together in a rice cooker. you may have to soak the beans beforehand though. rice and lentils works really well.
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