“Eat eggs!” Whether you are trying to lose or gain weight, you often hear that you need to eat a lot of eggs….CONTINUE READING
The building blocks of muscle, hormones, and enzymes are all proteins. In addition to promoting healthy skin and hair growth, protein also keeps our skin looking young.
Because it takes longer to digest and is less likely to induce high blood like simple carbohydrates. If you are counting calories, it helps to eat a lot of protein.
Apart from fishes like Tuna and Salmon, these foods have a lot of protein:
Many vegans love Tofu [sweetsimplevegan]
In northern Nigeria, tofu is known as awara. Three ounces of tofu have eight grams of protein. It is made from condensed soy milk pressed into firm white blocks, much like cheese, that’s why tofu is an excellent source of protein.
Shrimp is delicious and proteinous [downshiftology]
These little sea creatures are extremely high in protein. With only four ounces of these shellfish, you may get more than 17 grams of protein. Shrimps also have less mercury and fewer calories and fat.
Yogurt with berries, nuts, seeds, honey, and cinnamon IngredientsFrozen berries, defrosted overnight in the fridgeHandful of mixed, unsalted nutsSprinkle of seedsFull-fat Greek yogurtSprinkle of cinnamon or nutmegRaw, unprocessed honey (optional)MethodTop the yogurt with all the other ingredients.Poole opts for frozen berries because they’re cheaper than fresh. Berries, whether frozen or fresh, are a good source of fiber and polyphenol antioxidants, which have been linked to lower risk of certain cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases, according to Colorado State University.Nuts provide protein, which aids satiety, as well as healthy fats, magnesium, zinc, and potassium.”The cinnamon or nutmeg are very rich in natural antioxidants, and full fat yogurt not only is good for your gut microbiome, but also the addition of that fat to the fruit will decrease the glycemic rise,” Poole said. This means it keeps your blood sugar more stable and is less likely to lead to weight gain or the development of type two diabetes, Poole said.
Greek yoghurt provides significantly more protein than an egg since it contains more protein than normal yoghurt. Try a parfait with berries and oats or include probiotic-rich yogurt in your smoothie for a delicious meal.
Almonds are delicious and cheap [britannica]
Almonds are very common in Nigeria. Almonds have a lot of fat, but it’s heart-healthy fat, which is good for you and makes you full and less likely to be hungry. Also, they are high in protein, with six grams per one-ounce meal.
Turkey has a lot of protein [enistores]
Turkey provides 26 grams of protein per three oz. serving. You can serve turkey with your meals, eat it alone, or use it in burgers, stir-fries, sandwiches, or salads….CONTINUE READING