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Protein-packed foods that will help fuel your muscles

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Beef

Obviously, the relative healthiness of beef can vary, with fattier forms like ribeyes containing 30 grams of protein for every 450 calories, while the leanest cuts

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Cheese

You might want to steer clear of creamier (and thus fattier) versions of cheese, but if you’re strictly looking for some extra protein, it’s all good!

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Chicken

When it comes to protein sources, it’s hard to top chicken. A whopping 8 grams of protein can be found in every ounce of chicken—meaning a 3-ounce serving packs 24 grams

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Chickpeas

You might call them chickpeas, you might call them garbanzo beans, but we can all agree to call them an excellent source of protein.

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Cottage Cheese

Cheese is good, but cottage cheese is better if you want more protein and less fat and calories. Compared to milk and other cheeses, cottage cheese also boasts more of the slow-digesting

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Edamame

If you’re looking for a high-protein food that serves as both a snack and a side, go with edamame. A cup of cooked and shelled pods contains 18 grams of protein

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Eggs

Each egg adds six grams of protein to your daily intake. Don’t skip out on the yolks; although more protein is found in the white, the yellow part still contains at least two grams.

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Fish

Fish are an excellent source of protein all around, including everything from trout, cod, flounder, haddock, and halibut to salmon, sardines, and tuna.

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