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Sources of protein

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ByBethan Davies

here are some protein sources I recommend.

Eggs – complete protein source

Cottage cheese – a staple for me , low fat and high protein

Greek yogurt

Protein yogurt like fage or skyr watch out for sweeteners though

Whey protein – (by product of cheese making)

Low fat mozzarella

Low fat cheddar cheese

chicken breast

turkey breast streaks low fat

steak mince 5%

chicken mince

tuna

salmon

mackerel

steak – fat trimmed

beans and legumes

tofu

seitan (vegan)

nuts and seeds – careful many are high in fat content to, but add in chjia

quinoa

oats

buckwheat

chia

types of protein powder

pea – suitable for vegans

plant

soy

hemp

whey protein or isolate – whey is more dairy tasting and derived from milk and isolates more like squash

whey – add to greek yogurt, or milk and a double espresso shot to make a protein coffee, or into porridge, or mixed into weetabix or overnight oats to increase protein,

chickpeas

baked beans

peas

edamame beans

  • Cooked meat or chicken about the size of half of your hand (90g). 
  • Cooked fish about the size of your hand (140g).
  • 2-3 eggs (120g-180g).
  • Cheese about the size of your index and middle fingers (50g).
  • About 4 tablespoons of beans or lentils (100-140g).

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