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Delicious High-Protein Foods to Eat
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9 9 Delicious HigH Delicious HigH- -Protein FooDs to Protein FooDs to eat eat Protein is a macronutrient that human body needs for proper functioning. Proteins play a major role in: 1.Growth and maintenance 2.Digestion 3.Energy production 4.Blood clotting 5.Muscle contraction 6.Formation of structure in cells, skin, hair, and nails 7.Fluid balance in body 8.Supports immunity 9.Transportation and storage of nutrients So, as is evident, it is impossible for human body to survive without proteins. Evidently, anyone looking to live a long, healthy life must try and include high protein foods in their diet. Oh, and for those who are looking to build muscle, high protein foods are highly beneficial.
Here are 9 delicious high-protein foods to eat: 1.Eggs: Eggs are the only known source of all 11 essential amino acids. Eggs are believed to be the most nutritious food on the planet by dieticians across the world. This is because for their size, they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, eye-protecting antioxidants and brain nutrients that most people don't get enough of. A tiny egg will give you 6 grams of protein. Can you believe it? 2.Nuts: All nuts, especially almonds are loaded with nutrients like vitamin E, manganese and magnesium, and fibre. It keeps you full for longer and gives you 6 grams of protein per serving (28 grams). 3.Chicken breast: It’s so easy to cook chicken breast that I would literally just boil it and top it with veggies, seasoning, and cream for my guests…and they would lick it up! Almost 80% of its calories come from protein, and that’s saying a lot. Matt Damon once lost 80 pounds on a “All Chicken Breast” diet, so you can only imagine how nutritious and healthy this meat is. 4.Greek yoghurt: Thick, creamy, smooth and delicious, almost 48% of calories from Greek yoghurt come from protein. It is also teeming with calcium and gut-healthy bacteria. Do note: Every time you pick up Greek yoghurt, make sure that it is sans added sugar. 5.Broccoli: The object of every child’s disgust, poor broccoli has done nothing but good to us human beings. Broccoli is chock full of antioxidants, vitamins C, K and fibre. Plus, it is one of the most proteinaceous vegetables known! 6.Tuna: This humble fish is a part of this list for all the right reasons. Tuna is low in fat and calories, and pretty much all of the fish is just pure protein goodness. To be precise, almost 94% of calories in tune come from protein. Just a single serving of this fish (154 grams) will give you 40 grams of protein.
7.Lentils: The most underrated food ever, especially in Indian households. The benefits from consuming lentils are endless – they are high in fibre, magnesium, potassium, iron, folate, copper, manganese and various other nutrients. Lentils are among the world's best sources of plant-based protein, and are an excellent food for vegetarians and vegans. 8.Pumpkin seeds: Every health fanatic’s favourite snack to munch on, pumpkin seeds are beloved for all the right reasons. Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of calcium and iron, and just a 100gm serving will give you 32.14 grams of protein. 9.Brussels sprouts: Vegetables are falsely believed to be low in protein – and that couldn’t be farther from truth. It’s high in fibre, vitamin C, and just half a cup (78 g) contains 2 grams of protein. For more health, wellness and fitness articles visit- healthhunt.in