Surely you have read or heard about protein foods and that you can not omit protein from your diet. You can reduce fats or carbohydrates, but not protein!
But did you know that there are some foods high in this essential macronutrient that are worth including in your daily diet?
Lentils
Our kids are chased by our moms to eat lentils… One serving of one cup provides about 18 grams of protein, along with 16 grams of fiber and a wealth of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. So maybe you should reconsider that you do not like lentils.
For a meal of a few minutes, let’s say the immediate solution, you can have ready-cooked lentils in the fridge and in combination with vegetables, a dressing of your choice and some spices to have an excellent protein salad.
Burgers… otherwise
Although you do not change classic burgers for anything, what would you say to try legume burgers? They are full of protein, tasty and alternative! A legume burger can provide you with at least 25 grams of protein. You can eat them plain, with salad or side dishes, such as rice and potatoes or even as your favorite burger.
Boiled eggs
While boiled eggs are very easy to make and you will not imagine how important they are for your health you should know that each egg provides about 6 grams of protein. In addition, research has shown that cholesterol in eggs, which is found entirely in yolk, has little – if any – negative effects on blood cholesterol. In fact, one study found that in healthy adults, up to three whole eggs a day increased levels of “good” HDL cholesterol and lowered “bad” LDL. Yolk also contains most of the nutrients of an egg, including at least 90% or all of choline, vitamin D, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.
Beans
In addition to lentils, beans contain about 12 grams of protein and fiber. They also belong to the protein foods and it is worth including them in your eating habits!
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt can be a good source of protein. Strained or not a cup of yogurt may contain 11-14 grams of protein. You can consume it either in its sweet version, adding honey, fruits and nuts, or in its salty version, adding egg, avocado or anything else you like!
Vegetable protein powder
Ok it’s not a food in the universal sense, but usually vegetable protein powders are made from pure ingredients and can be used in a variety of ways. A scoop of vegetable protein powder can provide at least 20 grams of protein and you can add it to smoothies, salads, soups, your porridge and even your juice!
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