For quite a while, I’ve had a handful of mixed nuts (peanuts, pecans, walnuts, almonds) as a mid-morning snack. It’s really easy because I take big tubs of it to work and it’s good for a few weeks at a time. How big of a deal is it that this is an incomplete protein source? A couple hours before and after, I have complete protein meals. I’m currently trying to improve strength without gaining weight.
I wouldn’t worry about it as long as you’re getting enough complete protein during the rest of the day.
A serving of Leucine would probably be just the ticket in a situation like this.
I don’t know how good a choice nuts are, for ‘not gaining weight’ though
I’ve been on the same diet for over a year now and am right where I want as far as my weight, so I have that much dialed in pretty well. Besides, I’m literally talking about a handful of them once a day. I was just wondering if the issue of it being an incomplete protein source was a huge deal. If someone that knows their stuff told me it was, I’d figure out something different. If not, it’s a really easy, healthy snack that I always look forward to.