easy high calorie high protein meals? (lemmy.ml)

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Sometimes I eat a bowl of roasted chickpeas and its pretty good. I've been noticing that a lot of my protein options like tofu and seitan aren't super high in calories. I'm trying to gain weight rn and it has been difficult as I have a very high metabolism and a small stomach. I eat beans and nuts because they fill that niche somewhat but I was curious if y'all had and recipes or advice. Thanks :D

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[-] MaoTheLawn@hexbear.net 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I don't have a good answer as I'm not vegan, but something to note of both tofu and seitan - seitan especially, it's that it's while it's theoretical protein is high, it's actual protein bioavailability is not that good unless it's supplemented with foods that have the right amino acid profiles to help absorb/break it down properly (which is easy to do, it just requires some deliberation). Dr Mike Israetel has a good video about the protein quality index and how to get the most out of different proteins. Watch from about 5 minutes in:

https://youtu.be/coRih_UvFQQ

I know it could seem like broscience, or another fitness fad, but I generally find Dr Mike pretty realistic. People forget that he is just a jacked nerd, and nerd in the sense that he's got a PHD in sports science, not that he plays vidya.

[-] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 months ago

Thanks, I'll check it out :)

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