Meatless Protein Sources
Cheeses make a great addition to a high protein diet. One ounce of Parmesan cheese contains 10 grams of protein. Some other cheeses that are a good source of protein include mozzarella with 6.9 grams, Romano with 9.1 grams, Swiss with 8.1 grams, provolone that has 7.3 grams, and Edam cheese which contains 7.1 grams of protein per one ounce serving.
One of my favorite high protein indulgences are Atkins Advantage Shakes. The Milk Chocolate Delight shake satisfies the craving for sweet things AND the chocolate craving. The Atkins Advantage Shakes contain a surprising 15 grams of protein per 11 ounce serving. All of the flavors taste great and make a high protein diet a little more enjoyable.
Nuts and seeds are a great source of protein. A serving of almonds (24 whole) delivers 6.1 grams of protein. Sesame seeds, soybeans, and pine nuts contain between 4 and 8 grams of protein per serving. Don't forget that for every two tablespoon serving of peanut butter, you are adding 8 grams of protein to your diet.
Certain types of beans are an excellent way to increase your protein intake without the meat. One half cup of steamed fava beans contains 6.5 grams of protein. Baked beans have almost 7 grams of protein, and black beans contain 7.6 grams of protein per half cup serving. Lentils, lima beans, navy beans, split peas, pinto beans, and soy beans are all very high in protein grams as well.
If you have a craving for vegetables and wonder which ones will add the most protein to your diet, stick to vegetables like cauliflower (3 grams), artichokes (4.2 grams), Broccoli (4 grams), asparagus (3 grams), or peas with 3.8 grams of protein per serving.
The last surprise high protein food source that I am going to discuss is tofu. Whether you just need to diversify your high protein diet, or you are approaching a high protein diet from a vegetarian perspective, tofu is a great addition. One half cup of raw, firm tofu contains 10.1 grams of protein. Tofu, made from soybeans, is the main ingredient in meat alternative foods like tofurkey and vegetarian sausage, hamburgers, and hot dogs. The web site www.savvyvegetarian.com provides many wonderful recipes with tofu as the main ingredient. Tofu is the perfect high-protein meat alternative to add to your diet.
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