Sunday, July 10, 2011

High Protein Diet Foods

High Protein Diet Foods 2011 : 

Milk - Skimmed milk is a healthy alternative for people who are following a high protein low carb diet. Drinking 1 glass of milk will give 6.3 g protein in approximation. 



Dairy Product - Other than milk, dairy products are included in the high protein diet foods. Serving 150 g of low fat yogurt provides 8 g protein, while the same amount of fruit flavored yogurt yields 6 g protein. In 100 g cheddar cheese, protein content is 25g.


Legumes - Amongst the protein rich vegetables, all sorts of legumes contain the highest amounts of proteins and are best high protein diet foods. Serving ½ cups each of soy beans and split peas yield 14 g protein and 8 g protein respectively. And 1/2 cup of tofu is enough to provide 20 g protein.


Seeds and Nuts - Edible seeds and nuts contain proteins and other nutrients in a compact forms. Included in the protein rich foods list; healthy alternatives include peanut (9 g protein in ¼ cup), almond (8 g protein in ¼ cup), pumpkin seed (8 g protein in ¼ cup), cashew and sunflower seed.


Fish - Some fish are not only priced for their high protein content, but they are also rich sources of Omega-3 fatty acids. Among the several fish, tuna contains very high amount of protein, its 3 ounces can yielding 20 g protein. 


Eggs - Eggs are another protein rich food item and contain negligible amount of carbohydrate. Serving 1 medium-sized egg yields about 6 g protein. 
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