8 Food Items That Can Fulfill The Requirement Of Protein In Your Body

1.Meat:

Boost protein intake with chicken breast and fish. Chicken breast offers 31g protein per 100g serving, while fish like salmon provide 22g protein per 100g serving and are rich in omega-3s.

2. Eggs:

Eggs are a complete protein source, meaning they contain all nine essential amino acids. One large egg provides around 6 gms of protein.

3. Cottage Cheese:

This is a protein-rich dairy product, providing approximately 11 gms of protein per 100 gms serving. Made from skimmed milk, it is low in calories and high in calcium content.

4. Greek Yogurt:

Plain Greek yogurt is a rich source of protein, with around 10 gms of protein per 100gms serving. It is also high in probiotics, which are beneficial for gut health.

5. Chickpeas:

Also known as garbanzo beans, these provide around 15 gms of protein per 100gms(boiled).

6. Soy products:

100 gms of Tempeh has19gms and Tofu contains 9 gms of protein.

7. Nuts and seeds:

Few of the high protein ones are: Peanuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds.

8. Supplements:

Protein powder can aid muscle recovery and growth after exercise, support weight management, and provide a convenient source of high-quality protein for those with busy lifestyles.

Inputs by:

Dr. Binti Jhuraney BDS, MD(Alt.Med.) Health and Wellness Consultant at Fast&Up