Need Energy? Get Protein!
"Never eat more than you can lift"
Here are some of my favorite high-protein choices - Greek Yogurt, eggs, protein shakes, and grilled chicken. I absolutely love, Greek yogurt, two of my favorites are - Dannon's honey and vanilla and lemon. Greek yogurts have approximately 18 grams of protein and are often low in calories (an added bonus). Egg whites are one of my favorite breakfast items. I often make 3 egg whites, fried (no oil) and place them on whole wheat toast. An entire egg (including the yolk) has almost 6 grams of protein. I love grilled chicken :). How should you marinate it? I often look for low-fat or low calorie marinades or simply put some garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Depending upon its size, a chicken breast can have up to 30 grams of protein. Finally, protein shakes come all different ways. I make my own with whey protein, fresh fruit, low-fat or skim milk, and greek yogurt :). Please share your favorite protein drink recipes with us :).
How do I know how much protein to eat? I believe an individuals daily intake will be determined by their personal exercise goals whether it be body-building or weight loss. However, visit this link to determine the recommended daily intake: http://exercise.about.com/cs/nutrition/a/protein_2.htm.
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*This post is merely the opinion of the author. The author in no way claims to be a medical professional nor should it be used in place of a medical experts advice.
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