Still feeling hungry after meals or not seeing the progress in the gym you'd like? This may be because you're not getting in enough protein. Protein plays a key role in muscle recovery, building lean muscle, and keeping you fuller for longer, making it easier to reduce snacking and support your fitness goals!
5 easy ways to incorporate more protein in your diet:
- Greek Yogurt > Regular Yogurt
Plain Greek yogurt packs about 3x as much protein compared to regular yogurt and can be used in a variety of different ways! Use it as a base for dips and dressings, a swap for sour cream, or enjoy it on its own with your favorite toppings.
- Regular Milk > Milk Alternatives
Drinking milk alternatives like Oat and Almond milk might be trendy, but regular milk has up to 8g of protein per cup, making it a great option to increase your daily intake, especially in smoothies, protein shakes, or coffee.
- Cottage Cheese
Cottage Cheese offers up to 14g of protein per serving and is very versatile. Similar to Greek yogurt cottage cheese can be a replacement in any recipe or eaten by itself with fruits or veggies for a high protein snack.
- Egg Whites > Eggs
Eggs are a great source of protein, but the majority of the protein comes from the egg whites. If you normally eat 3 eggs, try using two eggs and 2-3 egg whites instead. This will increase the amount of protein and add more volume to your meal, keeping you fuller for longer.
- Nut Butter > Butter
If you like eating toast or bagels in the morning and typically reach for butter. Try swapping out the butter for nut butters like peanut butter or almond butter to add more protein and healthy fats into your meal.