A little bit of protein at each meal have numerous benefits, such as reducing the appetite and producing energy for the body. If you’re looking to put on weight, however, it can be very beneficial to make sure you are getting enough.
Excess protein will be converted into fat, indirectly, and stored in the same way carbohydrates are. However, protein contains nitrogen, which is an important chemical. This means that protein is more likely to be converted into carbohydrates then fat, which is much healthier.
1. Eggs …
Eggs contain 6g of protein per egg, and 0g of crabs. Start your day with egg on toast, or make a Spanish omelette and use several medium sized eggs.
2. Milk …
One pint of milk (568ml) contains 19g of protein, which is a huge amount! It also contains 24g of carbs. Try making pastry, or even scrambled eggs!
3. Low Fat Yoghurt …
150g of low fat yoghurt contains 8 grams of protein, and 10g of carbohydrates. Flavourless yoghurt can be added to Wheatabix for breakfast, eaten on its own or poured over fruit. You can even make your own!
4. Fish …
100g of cod fillet contains a massive 21g of protein, and 0g of carbohydrates. Any fish will do, from battered to fresh, so try and make at least one meal a week a fishy dish. Check out these cod fillet recipes.
5. Cheddar Cheese …
100g of cheddar contains 25g of protein, and can be easily included in your diet. Try cheese sandwiches, cheese on toast, or just eating cheese as a snack.
6. Roast Beef …
100g contains 28g of protein, which is a huge amount. Try roast beef dinners, or even beef sandwiches.
7. Roast Chicken …
100g contains 25g of protein, and chicken is easy to include in your diet. Have a big Sunday dinner and eat as much chicken as possible. Use any spare in sandwiches, or try making your own chicken nuggets, etc. There are hundreds of chicken recipes, give some of them a try!
thanks, Kati, for reminding me of some I forgot about…I have an intense case of hypoglycemia and have to have much protein throughout my average day…your posting was just the reminder I needed..keep it up and thanks girlfriend.
This post just made me so hungry! Great picks! I’ve been trying to adopt a healthier, more fulfilling meal plan so incorporating some of these will be a great way to add protein! :)
to MyShape:
Aren’t these mouth-watering? I was drooling all over the laptop when searching for images :))
I am very glad you liked the post, hope your healthier meal plan works out great! :)
GREAT article. Thanks a lot! :)
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Yum….your food pictures are absolutely mouth watering!!!!!
I’m glad I had dinner BEFORE reading this post….yet I’m still salivating over the roast beef!! I love roasting a chicken, because you get so much meat in one shot, and can be creative with the leftovers.
Oh… the roast beef… the roasted chicken… reading your comment makes me want to run to the closest restaurant!!! :)
Glad you liked it :))
to Robin:
No prob :) I am very glad to hear these tips were useful! :)
Thanks!
quote: Eggs contain 6g of protein per egg, and 0g of crabs.
why will eggs give me crabs,
i eat some last night should i be worried, i dont want my girlfriend to find out