21 High Protein Low Calorie Foods for Weight loss

the key to balancing protein and calories in food is learning which foods contain the desired amount of nutrients

why is high protein low calorie food important

high protein foods are important as proteins are macronutrients

eggs

eggs are an and inexpensive source of protein

the amount of protein and calories in eggs depends largely on how they are

hard-boiled

fried in butter

yogurt

yogurt helps to reduce hunger

greek yogurt

yogurt

the primary difference between regular and greek yogurt is that greek yogurt is made by straining out the extra whey in regular yogurt

tuna

tuna

pumpkin seeds

also known as “pepitas”

roasted pumpkin seeds has 12 grams of protein and 285 calories

this tasty fodmap snack provides a rich source of magnesium

study shows that a mixture of pumpkin and flax seeds may prove helpful

non-fat cottage cheese

non-fat cottage cheese has 15 grams of protein and only 100 calories

while low in sugar and carbohydrates

peanut butter

peanut butter have 8 grams of protein and 188 calories

an choice

monounsaturated fats have been shown to contribute to the prevention and control of high blood pressure in general populations

turkey breast

an alternative to meat

roasted turkey breast has 24 grams of protein and only 135 calories

while meat has more vitamins and minerals

quinoa

the quinoa corporation calls it the “supergrain of the future”

weighing 185 grams

anchovies

anchovies are best eaten as anchovies contain a high amount of sodium

five fillets has 4 grams of protein and 26 calories

they are a rich source of iron

lentils

lentils provides 17 grams of protein and 230 calories

cooking lentils do not reduce their overall health benefit

tofu

popular meat alternative

block of tofu

oats

a serving of oats contain 17 grams of protein and 389 calories

oats contain more protein than most other grains

oats have long been known to reduce ldl cholesterol

there is evidence that this food item may improve symptoms in those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis

halibut

not only is this fish high in protein and low in calories

a serving of halibut

halibut is a complete protein

peas

one-half of peas has 4 grams of protein and only 62 calories

they have a very high protein content versus other vegetables

almonds

almonds are higher in fiber

almonds are one food source that has been shown to reduce blood sugar in diabetics due to their high magnesium content. one study indicates that 5-38% of type diabetics have low magnesium

salmon

salmon have 22 grams of protein and 131 calories

updated on march 26

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