Affordable Protein Sources

Comments debate the cost-effectiveness, nutrition, and taste of protein-rich foods like cricket bars, oats, nuts, eggs, and protein powders, often suggesting cheaper natural alternatives for healthy breakfasts or meals.

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M5x7wI3CmbEem10 • Nov 14, 2020 • View on HN

the flavor is there, but what about protein besides lentils, chickpeas, cheese and milk?

your-nanny • Oct 24, 2018 • View on HN

how are these different than consuming seeds and nuts directly? eg walnuts, sunflower, peanuts etc

ixacto • Aug 19, 2013 • View on HN

Almonds and whey protein might be a better choice than the crickebar.

ddorian43 • Aug 15, 2018 • View on HN

Tell me a better/cheaper protein source.

sabujp • Nov 10, 2017 • View on HN

unless its oats and you need carbs

Iwan-Zotow • Jun 20, 2022 • View on HN

(relatively) high protein content?

RockRobotRock • May 15, 2024 • View on HN

It's really expensive. Would eating natto work?

cko • Nov 27, 2019 • View on HN

That stuff is expensive and oats, protein powder, avocado oil, eggs are cheaper.

ducharmdev • Sep 17, 2023 • View on HN

This or bran cereal are both good options in my experience. Just make sure to watch for how much sugar is in it; some brands will sneak in sugar even in granola.

gronkie • Jun 27, 2011 • View on HN

It's why I eat steel cut oatmeal, no sugar.