With the world being more gym obsessed than ever, the topic of protein eventually crops app, with questions such as “how much protein should we have for our body weight?””Are we having too much protein?” and so forth! You can calculate this for your specific weight at www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calpro.htm, but with a lot of us being focused on having as much synthesized protein as we can, whether it’s in the form of a shake or powder, there are many natural ways to get your hit of protein. Don’t forget the key to building muscle isn’t necessarily about the amount of protein you have but the right protein with the most amino acids. Make sure you are eating healthy!
So here are a few of the best foods:
Seafood
A lot has been said about the ethics of farming fish and whether it is better or more sustainable than traditional “free range” methods but you can have a look at www.globalsalmoninitiative.org/en/what-is-the-gsi/what-is-salmon-farming-and-why-do-we-need-it and see its place in the world is essential at the moment. And fish is being touted as a solution to the increased demand for protein, so it’s a great place to start if you are looking for an ethical approach to getting your protein.
The highest amount of protein from fish comes from yellowfin tuna, which delivers 25g of protein per three ounces serving, as well as a healthy amount of selenium which is a great antioxidant, as well as a lot of B vitamins which are essential for energy. Fast on its tail is halibut, salmon, as well as anchovies! Anchovies, although an acquired taste, is a great source without the toxins larger fishes can accumulate. It’s also a lot cheaper to buy tinned fish than it is to buy their fresh counterpart.
Meat
Everybody knows that meat is a great source of protein and depending on your tastes you may wish to go for a boneless and skinless chicken breast which provides 24 grams of protein per three ounces serving. When you weigh up the costs in comparison to the beefier counterparts, this explains why it’s a constant in the many diets of people who know their fitness. Steak is another one especially leaner cuts which provide one gram of protein for every seven calories, and it’s also important to note that the more you cook it, the harder it is to digest and therefore, there is a less chance of the protein assimilating. So make sure you cook it medium rare.
Vegetarian Options
You don’t have to have meat or fish to get a high-quality dose of protein.
You can have:
- Organic Greek yogurt which provides 23 grams of protein for every 8 ounces, and it also has a lot of calcium as well as probiotic bacteria which is excellent to help keep your gut right.
- As far as dairy is concerned, cottage cheese provides 14 grams of protein for every half cup, and Swiss cheese provides one gram for every one ounce. Swiss cheese contains more protein than any of the other standard varieties in the supermarket.
- And let’s not forget the basics, eggs contain 6 grams for every one large egg and milk for every one cup contains 8 g of protein, so if you’re looking for organic foods with a protein hit, those take some beating!
Protein in all of its forms is a vital building block to give you more energy and strength. If you need more protein in your diet or you are exercising more, there are plenty of options for you!
