Dietitians and Bodybuilders alike recommend taking lean protein. Why is lean protein recommended by so many professionals? Is there any specific reason?
- Lean protein controls hungers attacks
- You fell satisfied and crave less for food when lean protein is included
- A little quantity of lean proteins can fulfill your daily appetite.
- The South Beach Diet recommends lean protein for weight loss
- Lean protein helps you build muscle quickly
- Because you don’t fell hungry you don’t eat unnecessary foods that add to your weight gain like fats.
There are many food recipes that aid to your lean preotein intake. In fact, you can take lean protein in breakfast, lunch or even dinner!
Some of the foods you can take that contain lean protein are -
Breakfast:
· Turkey Sausage, scrambled egg substitute and whole grain toast.
· Whole grain min bagel with a light layer of peanut butter.
· Whole grain English muffin with egg substitute reduced fat cheese and turkey bacon.
Lunch:
· Grilled chicken salad.
· Tuna salad or tuna on whole grain bread.
· A small amount of reduced fat cheese with fruit and whole grain crackers.
· Reduced fat cottage cheese and fruit platter.
Dinner
· Grilled chicken breast with sweet potato and veggies.
· Lean turkey meatballs over whole-wheat spaghetti with marinara sauce.
· White chicken chili with a side salad.
· Lean pork chops, brown rice and veggies.
Snacks:
· Cottage cheese and peaches.
· String cheese with an apple.
· Sliced turkey rolled in lettuce.
· A dab of peanut butter on celery.
Additional resources -
Foods that Curb Hunger [ WebMD]
The Good Protein Chart [ WebMD ]
Lean Protein and Very Lean Protein [National Institute of Health ]
Hungry? Eat more protein [ Suite101]
