5 Of our best high-protein (meat-free) recipes for WEIGHT LOSS
An adequate protein intake is critical for anyone who wants to lose weight and look good - especially if you're exercising - because weight loss and exercise can break the body down a bit, and protein is essential for the repair process that is needed by the body.
We all think the best sources of protein are meat, chicken, fish, eggs and dairy.
The problem with these foods is they are generally higher in fat and calories (and they are not an option for ethical vegans) than vegetables and fruits, so it's easy to eat too much if you're constantly grazing on them.
But did you know that ALL foods contain some protein? It makes sense... the foods were alive, so they must have some proteins in their biological make-up too.
Here are the top five non-meat, non-dairy protein foods:
But did you know that ALL foods contain some protein?
Sidenote: Men NEED around 65g of protein per day, women about 55g. If the individual is exercising hard, this number can be doubled. Any more than that is wasted calories, as the body can't use more.
1. Green peas
Green peas contain around 7.9g of protein per cup. That's the same as a cup of milk, but without the fat and carbohydrate overload. Peas are a legume, and many of the other legumes are also high in protein.
Here's a pea pasta recipe that's fantastic (click on the image below to view the recipe):
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