A
list of high protein foods to aid fitness, good
muscle tone, and a healthy, lean body.
We all know that foods high in protein are good for
us. Protein is an essential component of muscle, skin,
eyes and the body’s immune system. Eating plenty of
high protein foods
is very important for growth in children, and for
maintaining a fit, healthy, attractive body throughout
life. Recently, the importance of high protein diets
has received a lot of attention in the media for their
effectiveness in aiding weight loss. Eating foods high
in protein have been shown to help curb appetite,
which makes it easier to stick to a low calorie eating
plan. Protein foods reduce hunger because they slow
down the body’s absorption of glucose, which also
makes it easier to burn fat. What’s more, you burn
calories simply by digesting protein foods, as they
require more energy to digest than other foods.
Protein also aids weight
loss by helping to maintain muscle tissue, so
that you will continue to lose fat and not muscle as
you reduce your calorie intake. Increasing your intake
of protein may be as simple as keeping a list of high
protein foods attached to your fridge door, to remind
yourself of the importance of protein in your diet.
A brief list of foods
containing high protein levels.
All kinds of meats are an excellent source of
protein, including chicken and turkey breast, pork,
beef steak and ground beef, and other less common red
meats such as buffalo.
Many types of seafood also contain high levels of
protein, including swordfish, haddock, orange roughy,
tuna, and shellfish such as lobster, shrimp and crab.
Most foods which are very high in protein are meat
products, but there are many protein foods which are
suitable for vegetarians, including dairy products
such as cottage cheese, and other animal derived foods
such as eggs. High protein plant based foods include
whey and soy, which are readily available from health
food stores in supplement form.
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