What Are the Best Protein-Rich Whole Foods?
Whether you’re learning about the importance of protein in your diet, seeing more and more high-protein foods at the supermarket, or know that you need to eat more of it, protein is certainly having a moment.
Indeed, optimising protein intake – especially as we move into our 40s and beyond – is important for metabolic health. But it is possible to meet your daily protein targets with whole foods that we already consume regularly. Here are some of the best choices, minus the ultra-processed ingredients that tend to accompany many of the higher-protein snacks, bars and foods being heavily promoted in supermarkets.
Cottage cheese: A true superfood, cottage cheese is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can include in your diet, especially if you are looking to reduce calories – a half-cup serve contains just 100 calories plus more than 12g of protein.
Excerpted from The Age
