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Originally Posted by RawFoodGrl
So - how can I load up on protein in my diet and still keep my calories to a reasonable amount (and not stuff myself to bursting)?
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According to Victoria Boutenko in Green For Life, 1 lb. of kale and lambsquarters both have greater than the RDA of complete protein. One lb of kale has about 223 calories.
Because of your fruit issues, and to keep calories down, I would try making a green smoothie, but go really heavy on the greens. Maybe 2 apples per quarter pound of greens. Eight apples and a lb. of kale would be right around 1000 calories. My guess is this would be 3 or 4 quarts of smoothie.
If you aren't used to so many greens in a smoothie, add some goji berries, coconut oil, cacao, lemon juice, lime juice, or cayenne pepper to help with taste or texture.