Protein (nutrient)

22 High Protein Foods

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High protein foods can play a very big part in a person’s diet, particularly if they are looking to either become healthier or lose weight (or both). Protein is a very filling nutritional element and food that is rich on this substance also contains a lot of energy that can keep you very active even in small portions! Here are 22 different groceries that are best for you to build some muscle mass and shed pounds at the same time. PROTEIN PER 100G. Food #1 – Tuna (26g) Tuna is a fish that can be used for a variety of different things. You can Grill It, Mix it into Salads or add it to a Sandwich. • Grill it – If you happen to have a steak of this fish at home, then do not hesitate to place it on a grill but pay attention to not to burn it. • Mix it into salad – Such salad is a good lunch idea as it is healthy and will make you more full than just vegetables at the same time. • Add it to a sandwich – There is nothing better than switching fast food for a tasty home-made tuna sandwich. Food #2 – Beef Jerky Beef jerky is probably one of the best snacks you can eat. Each serving can contain roughly 50% P of its own weight. For the most part, this food is used as a simple snack between meals as it is quite filling even in small portions, making it ideal for anyone trying to lose weight or start a diet. Food #3 – Turkey Breasts Turkey is a high protein meat much like chicken, and it can be used in a variety of different ways. You can use it - You can even try spicing things up a little and include it in various forms of curry or oriental dish. Food #4 – Shrimps Shrimps are a form of seafood that contain a lot of this vital substance. They contain roughly around 24 grams of it per 100g serving. Shrimps are a seafood that you will often find in restaurants as starter or in salads. You can even include it though in some form of rice dish, or even as a curry. Food #5 – Pork Pork is meat that contains circa 22 grams of P. The great thing about this is that it comes in various forms, such as: • Sausages • Pork chops This also means that you can use it in many different ways. For example you can use sausages in some healthy pot roast or stew. Food #6 – Chicken Breast Chicken breast is a meat that has quite similar nutritional elements to turkey breast and is great for using in a variety of different meal ideas. You can: Grill it, cook it or even boil it. The great thing about chicken is that you can cook it as part of a healthy meal, and then include the leftovers in a tasty salad or sandwich for your lunch the day after. Food #7 – Low Fat Ricotta Cheese  Ricotta cheese contains around 11g in a 100 gram serving. While it may not be as high in protein as other foods, it is a good low fat and healthy source of this nutrient. Food #8 – Skim Milk When it comes to drinks, skim milk is a great source of this nutrient as it contains approximately 13g per 8 ounces. As you may remember from when you were a child, you can: What is more, you can even indulge yourself a little and make some form of flavored milkshake. Food #9 – Cottage Cheese Cottage cheese is a dairy product with approximately 11 grams of P. It is perhaps not as low in fat as ricotta, but it is still a good source of protein. Much like ricotta however, it does go well in a sandwich with some salad, or even placed under the grill on a slice of toast. Food #10 – Eggs  Eggs contain around 13 grams. They of course are considered a staple of the breakfast meal, and can be prepared as: Hard boiled, fried, scrambled or poached! You could even try mixing things up though and make eggy bread or french toast to try something new to start the day. Food #11 – Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt is probably the highest in protein among other kinds of yogurt. It contains around 10g of this nutrient. Food #12 – Low Fat Mozzarella This type of mozzarella is a great way to get this nutrient into your diet. It includes around 28g of protein per serving, making it one of the highest amounts in the cheese family. What is more, it can often be found in pizzas, but it also goes well on crackers or grilled onto some toast. Food #13 – Cheddar Cheese Cheddar also has quite a high amount of P for a cheese. It contains around 25g of this nutrient per 100g serving. What is more, it is a dairy product that often lends itself to being included in a sandwich, possibly with some salad. However you can do a few different things, like using it for a grilled cheese panini for example. Food #14 – Lentils Lentils are considered to be part of the edible pulse family, and they contain +/- 26 grams of P. They can be included in some form of rice dish, or you could even use it in a recipe for some sort of homemade soup. As part of the HOW TO COOK GREAT NETWORK - http://www.howtocoogreatfood.com