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[PROTEIN] 3 Protein Sources Better Than Chicken

 

By Kevin DIDonato MS, CES


Back in the day, I tried (unsuccessfully) to become a bodybuilder.

No matter how hard I tried, I was unable to put on size (I was stuck at 160 dripping wet).

I ate a ton…

Put in hours at the gym…

All to no avail—I was stuck where I was.

One thing that I remember—and was told by many different bodybuilders—was to load up on the chicken.

Eat it for lunch…

More for dinner…

And a healthy dose as a mid-morning snack (I still can’t believe I did that)!

Why did they harp on the chicken?  Well, there are plenty of reasons why.

For starters, skinless chicken breast has less fat than say a hamburger or a steak.  But the main reason for the increased chicken:  It was a GREAT source of protein!

And as we all know, protein is vitally important for boosting lean muscle mass and building strength.

But there was one problem:

I got bored very quickly with the thought of having another piece of chicken.  It was boring, started to become tasteless, and was simply unappetizing (after having it for several months).

But that was then…

…and today is completely different!  Sure, I am not striving to become a bodybuilder, but I still look for alternative ways to increase my protein intake.

Yes, I still eat chicken, but only a couple times a week.    You see, I have found other amazing ways (just like you will too) of getting plenty of protein into my day from a variety of different foods.

What foods you may ask?  Well, these three are good starting points:

1. Shrimp

I love shrimp.  I could sit all day and eat it for lunch or dinner.

And it turns out they are really, really good for you!  Not only do they contain a boatload of the omega—3 fatty acids (good for heart health), they are also low in calories.

Plus, they provide a heaping serving of protein in just a small 6 ounce serving (think 12 to 18 large shrimp).

One six ounce plate serves about roughly 34 grams of protein (along with just 144 calories).

Not only are you getting plenty of protein, but you’re also getting plenty of other health benefits as well.

2. Cottage Cheese

One of my favorite snacks of all time happens to be cottage cheese smothered in fresh raspberries.

And, as it turns out, this snack is a great source of protein—35 grams in fact!

In a pretty good size serving (a little over a cup), you may get all the true appetite-suppressing benefits found in cottage cheese while saving on the calories as well.

I use berries for my cottage cheese, with could help to digest the protein and give you a much slower release of sugar into the blood.

But you need to be careful.  Some commercial brands of cottage cheese contain nasty fillers and other additives that increase your sugar and calorie intake.

3. Tofu

Recently, I have started to add in some more vegan protein sources.

And tofu is one of my go-to protein sources on those days!  It may not boost the dense protein source that the others on this list supply, but it does give you 11 grams of protein in a pretty small serving.

Concerned that you’re not getting enough?  Pair your tofu with veggies (some veggies may have up to THREE to FOUR grams of protein) and a half a cup of black beans.

Serve this over brown rice and you may have yourself one filling, protein-filled meal!

Time to Up Your Protein!

In order to lose weight and get in the best shape of your life, it’s important note that you need to have plenty of protein in your diet.

Protein provides the building blocks for building metabolism-boosting lean muscle mass, which is necessary to keep your metabolism firing on all cylinders.

So, if you’re looking to up your protein intake, but you’re not looking to eat more chicken, then consider these three alternatives.

Not only do they provide a heaping serving of protein, but most are low in calories and provide other potential health benefits.

If you’re looking to boost your metabolism, get in shape, and burn some serious belly flab, then these three foods should be a part of your weekly fat loss plan.