A List of High Protein FoodsHere’s a list of high protein foods – 25 of them that I think are worth mentioning if you want to lose belly fat fast. These are foods that speed up metabolism. Yes indeed! Foods high in protein are VERY effective for increasing metabolism naturally, so if you want to REALLY jump start a sluggish, slow metabolism make a point to include high protein foods with every meal. It’s one of the best things you can do to lose belly fat fast. Ladies, I can personally attest to that, because these are some of the types of foods (high protein, low carb foods) that I included in my personal weight loss diet menu daily (along with exercise). As you can see in my weight loss before and after pictures, I achieved great results! That's why I've put together this list of high protein foods - so you too can begin to achieve the same results! Protein helps to increase metabolism naturally throughout the day and night – yes, that means that you’re burning calories even while you sleep! In fact it's been shown that when you compare a high protein meal to a high carbohydrate meal, the fat-burning (thermic) response from a high protein meal can be up to 40% greater! That’s pretty significant in my view! On the other hand, not getting enough protein from your diet slows your metabolism down to a snails pace. A slow metabolism increases fat storage. Ok, let's now get to this list of high protein foods I keep gushing about! LIST OF HIGH PROTEIN FOODS Most meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, legumes and nuts all have substantial amounts of protein and will help to increase metabolism naturally. BEEF Most meats and fish are high protein, low carb foods. They contain approximately 6-7 grams of protein per ounce cooked. 1. Sirloin steak, broiled, lean (4 oz.) Protein (g): 34.4 Fat (g): 9.1 Calories: 229 2. Top Round, broiled, lean (4 oz.) Protein (g): 25.9 Fat (g): 6.7 Calories: 214 POULTRY 3. Chicken, light meat (4 oz.) Protein (g): 35.1 Fat (g): 5.1 Calories: 196 4. Chicken, ground, cooked (3 oz.) Protein (g): 17 Fat (g): 11 Calories: 170 5. Turkey, light meat (1 oz.) Protein (g): 33.9 Fat (g): 3.7 Calories: 178 6. Turkey, ground, regular (3 oz.) Protein (g): 21 Fat (g): 9 Calories: 170 FISH An ounce of fish has approximately 7 grams of protein per ounce. Fish is a great high protein, low calorie food. 7. Salmon, Atlantic, fresh, farmed, baked, broiled (4 oz.) Protein (g): 25 Fat (g): 14 Calories: 234 8. Salmon, canned, red sockeye (3 3/4 oz.) Protein (g): 22 Fat (g): 11 Calories: 190 9. Tuna, skipjack, fresh, baked, broiled (4 oz.) Protein (g): 33.0 Fat (g): 1.5 Calories: 150 10. Tuna, canned in water, skipjack, flaked (4 oz.) Protein (g): 30 Fat (g): 1 Calories: 120 11. Shrimp, boiled, steamed (4 oz.) Protein (g): 23.7 Fat (g): 1.2 Calories: 112 12. Trout, rainbow, fresh, farmed, baked, broiled (4 oz.) Protein (g): 27.5 Fat (g): 8.2 Calories: 192 DAIRY 13. Whey Protein powder (1 svg.) Protein (g): 25.0 Fat (g): 0.2 Calories: 110 14. Yogurt, plain, non-fat (8 oz.) Protein (g): 11.0 Fat (g): 0 Calories: 110 15. Cottage Cheese, low fat, 1% (1/2 cup) Protein (g): 14 Fat (g): 1.5 Calories: 80 16. Milk, skim (8 oz.) Protein (g): 8.4 Fat (g): 0.4 Calories: 86 17. Egg, hard boiled (1 large) Protein (g): 6.2 Fat (g): 5 Calories: 74 18. Egg, white only (1 large) Protein (g): 3.5 Fat (g): 0 Calories: 17 VEGETABLES, NUTS, BEANS, ETC. Some vegetarian foods high in protein are included on this list of high protein foods for those that prefer plant based proteins. 19. Tofu, raw, firm (1/2 cup) Protein (g): 19.9 Fat (g): 11 Calories: 183 20. Soybeans, unpeeled, boiled, (1/2 cup) Protein (g): 8.5 Fat (g): 4.5 Calories: 100 Protein in nuts is high, but they are also high calorie foods so be sure to exercise portion control. 21. Peanut Butter, creamy (2 Tbs.) Protein (g): 7.9 Fat (g): 16 Calories: 188 22. Almonds, shelled, dried (1 oz.) Protein (g): 5.7 Fat (g): 14.8 Calories: 167 Most beans contain approximately 7 – 10 grams of protein per ½ cup cooked. 23. Black beans, canned (1/2 cup) Protein (g): 7 Fat (g): 0 Calories: 80 24. Kidney beans, red, canned (1/2 cup) Protein (g): 7 Fat (g): 0 Calories: 90 25. Lentils, cooked (1/2 cup) Protein (g): 8.9 Fat (g): .4 Calories: 115 Source: The Complete Book of Food Contents, 4th edition, C.T. Netzer
There are likely a few more good quality foods high in protein that could be included in this list of high protein foods – these are the ones that I’ve found to be my personal favorites. To lose belly fat fast, it’s important to include high protein foods with EVERY meal (that includes snacks too), so I’ve also put together a list of my favorite high protein snacks to help you stay on track.
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