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10 foods with more protein than an egg

  • Writer: Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
    Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
  • Feb 19, 2019
  • 2 min read

Introduction:

Protein is a building block for muscle, as well as hormones and enzymes in our bodies. Beauty bonus—protein helps our bodies grow healthy hair and nails and keeps skin looking good too.


Protein is a filling food and has slow digestion that is mean it keeps you full and provides you with satiety feeling.


All meat, fish and eggs provides good source of protein but today I will mention other food that may have high protein content than an egg do!


1. Quinoa

1 cup cooked quinoa = 8 g protein and 5 grams of fiber. It is a rare plant-based protein wich provides your body with all essential amino acids.


2. Tofu

3 ounces = 8 g protein. It is a vegan and vegetarian powerhouse of protein. Silken tofu is great in smoothies, and firm tofu adds protein to stir-fries and soups.


3. Cheddar cheese

1 ounce = 6.5 g protein. It makes a great snack on its own.


4. Almonds

1/4 cup = 7 g protein moreover, almonds are heart healthy food. You can try them as snack or topped them in salads.


5. Black beans

1/2 cup = 8 g protein. You can use them in soup. Moreover, they are packed with fiber.


6. Chickpea pasta

2 ounces = 14 g protein and they are packed with fiber.

Chickpea pasta doesn't taste quite the same as regular pasta—the texture is a little heartier and you can tell it's made from beans—but with a yummy sauce, it makes a tasty dinner.


7. Greek yogurt

1 cup = 23 g protein. Probiotic rich yogurt is excellent at breakfast—try a parfait with berries and granola, or add it to your smoothie.


8. Peanut butter

2 Tbsp. = 7 g protein. You can enjoy it with toast, noodles, smoothies and oatmeal.


9. Sprouted-grain bread

2 slices = 8 g protein

Some whole-wheat breads have 3 to 5 grams per slice—and make a sandwich on sprouted-grain bread and you'll get 8 grams of protein (and that's not including any of the fillings inside). Sprouting grains helps their natural sweetness and nuttiness come out, and the texture of sprouted-grain bread is pretty hearty.


10. Pumpkin seeds

1 ounce = 9 g protein

Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are a protein-rich seed. Snack on them on their own or add them to muffins, trail mixes or quick breads. Moreover, they deliver zinc, which supports your immune system, and magnesium, a mineral that helps keep your heart healthy.






Sources:


https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthy/packages/healthy-every-week/healthy-tips/the-best-plant-based-proteins

 
 
 

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