High-protein diets are great for weight loss, since protein keeps you feeling full for longer. One of the number one complaints from people who struggle to lose weight is that they don’t have time to prepare healthy meals. Making healthy meals doesn’t need to be a time consuming, all-day affair. With these easy protein packed foods and tips for your kitchen, maintaining a protein packed diet can’t be easier.
Egg beaters
Breakfast omelet, lunch omelet, dinner omelet, whatever time of day it is, an egg omelet is a healthy, low calorie and high protein meal option. Egg beaters contain all the natural protein of whole eggs from the egg carton, without the messy broken shells to contend with. Even more, egg beaters have half the calories, 0g of fat, and 0mg of cholesterol. One serving of egg beaters is a mere 25 calories and contains 5g of protein. Give it a try, and for your next omelet, toss in your favorite veggies to give this meal a nutritious fiber boost.
Peanut butter to my jelly
Peanut butter, a childhood favorite, is often high calorie and high fat, but it’s also a convenient high protein food. Slash the calories and the fat by opting for PB2 powdered peanut butter, which has a quarter of the calories and fat, while still packing in 5g of protein. You can finally enjoy peanut butter again, minus the guilt. PB2 can be enjoyed on top of oatmeal, high fiber crackers, or consumed by the spoonful.
Fish: from cans to pouches
Fish is a great lean protein and a source of healthy fats for any diet. If prepping fresh fish is a non-option with your busy schedule, opt for canned or pouched fish, such as heart-healthy salmon. One serving of canned salmon is just 60 calories and contains 12g of protein, more than 20% of your daily protein intake recommendation. Save the fat for the fish by choosing a low fat mayonnaise to mix in, or enjoy it plain.
