Cheapest sources of protein?

Discussion in 'Food & Travel' started by astabooty, Jan 21, 2007.

  1. astabooty

    astabooty Member

    Nov 16, 2002
    China
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That would be readily available at a supermarket in the US, Gainesville, FL to be specific.
     
  2. dfb547490

    dfb547490 New Member

    Feb 9, 2000
    The Heights
    Get whey protein powder and mix it up with milk. Don't know if they have it in a supermarket but I'm sure there's a GNC or Vitamin Shoppe in Gainesville.
     
  3. Matt in the Hat

    Matt in the Hat Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 21, 2002
    Brooklyn
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  4. Footer Phooter

    Jul 23, 2000
    Falls Church, VA
    Dried Beans? Do Beans have protein?

    This is an interesting question.
     
  5. Swab the poopdeck

    Swab the poopdeck New Member

    Jun 5, 2006
    in gurland
    (... and so the invasion begins...)

    Any upright, two-legged creatures you may meet contain NO PROTEIN whatsoever.
     
  6. Danks81

    Danks81 Member

    May 18, 2003
    Philadelphia
    Beans/lentils are great. You can get 'em for less than a dollar per bag and they have good levels of protein and are low in fat.
     
  7. TheSlipperyOne

    TheSlipperyOne Member+

    Feb 29, 2000
    Denver
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    In the alley behind the supermarket with the bag boy.
     
  8. Danks81

    Danks81 Member

    May 18, 2003
    Philadelphia
    Beware of soy, too much of it will give you manboobs. Just ask Phil Mickelson.
     
  9. royalstilton

    royalstilton Member

    Aug 2, 2004
    SoCal
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    the combo of beans and rice makes a complete protein. on their own, neither food provides a balance of amino acids. the same is true of beans and corn ( in a corn tortilla, por ejemplo ).
     
  10. Matt in the Hat

    Matt in the Hat Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 21, 2002
    Brooklyn
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'll take them for his drive
     
  11. Funkfoot

    Funkfoot Member+

    May 18, 2002
    New Orleans, LA
    Did anyone mention road kill?

    Seriously, it's hard to find something cheaper than corn (tortillas) or rice and beans, especially if you make the beans yourself (from dried) instead of buying canned. Whenever there is a food drive, I tend to give big sacks of beans and rice instead of the junk food people usually give (hamburger helper, etc.), in the hope that people of limited means might learn how to stretch their food dollars.

    Other good choices are tuna (when it goes on sale for 50 cents a can, stock up) or peanut butter (can frequently be had for 1.50 a jar or even less, stock up when it goes on sale).

    But don't be so concerned about $$ that you forgo fresh vegetables and fruits - your health is worth the money! (I had to have a doctor point this out to me back in graduate school. :rolleyes: )
     

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