Adding extra protein

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I'm starting to include weights in a fitness regime that I was going to start anyway but now must due to breast cancer diagnosis. I'm following a prehab routine to surgery.

I know I'm not eating enough protein. I can also loose weight and muscle easily, I'm a hypermobile skinny type.

Whey is making me a bit windy so I'm re introducing more slowly to see if I can adapt. However I have been noticing the difference in general energy.

What other things can I try?

Eg babybels light, halloumi, I'm using pea milk. Skyr on porridge for breakfast and eggs a few times a week. I often nibble on almonds

Some meat upsets my stomach but chicken breast may be ok. I had moved away from meat a bit but probably need to come back to it.

Thanks for further tips; would prefer whole foods really as I need to keep my weight up. But a whey option as suggested would be useful on busy work days.

I've been researching black bean recipes

Casein was worse than whey when I tried that!

I'm snacking on nuts as yes need the fuel. Unfortunately I can't take to work as its education (nut allergies etc.)

Collagen protein is another powder option. I usually put a scoop with 10g of protein in a daily smoothie. Though it's best in a milk based smoothie or alongside another source of tryptophan to ensure a complete amino acid profile which makes it most bioavailable.