Sources of High Protein
AUSTRALIANEGGS
By Anandi Yalavarthi
Want to build muscle, hormones and enzymes or grow hair or get good looking skin?
Protein is your answer
MEND
While egg is a complete source of protein, they aren’t the only source
HEALTHLINE
Chickpeas
Provides nearly 8gms of protein per ½ cup
They’re best known these days as a base for Hummus
INSPIREDTASTE
Cottage Cheese
12gms per ½ cup. Pair with any fruit or as a secret ingredient in pancakes. Low-fat cottage cheese to keep healthy
THEPROTEINCHEF
Almond Butter
7gms in 2 tablespoons. Pre-workout fuel. Easy to make at home.
ASAUCYKITCHEN
Cheddar Cheese
7gms per ounce. But keep your portions small or choose a low-fat version.
CULTURESFORHEALTH
8gms protein in ½ cup
Cook faster than beans
Lentils
LOVEANDLEMONS
Pumpkin Seeds
8½gms per ounce. Eat a handful with an apple or stir them in an oatmeal
BBCGOODFOOD
Shrimp
4 ounces of these shellfish has more than 17gms of protein. Toss grilled shrimp into pasta with marinara sauce for a fast, protein rich meal
JESSICAGAVIN
Quinoa
7½gms protein per cup. It tastes rather bland, so add to salads or grain bowls.
COOKIEANDKATE
If you are looking for high-protein food, these options provide more than 6gms