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Are you getting enough?
We all know that protein is a really important macronutrient in our diet and a crucial building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
If you’re worried about your intake, there are a few easy ways you can add some more protein to your diet without completely changing how you eat.
We’ve rounded up some of our favourites below.
Start early
Try to eat some form of protein with your breakfast every morning. One of the easiest ways to do this is to swap your morning cereal for some eggs instead. Each egg contains around six grams of good-quality protein which will help you to reach your daily target.
Enjoy some quinoa
Say goodbye to white rice and munch on quinoa instead. Half of a cup of these grain-like seeds will get you four grams of protein and nearly three grams of fibre—that’s compared to only two grams of protein and less than one gram of fibre you’d get from regular white rice.
Go Greek
Did you know that Greek yoghurt has twice as much protein as regular yoghurt? Replacing your afternoon snack with some Greek yoghurt and berries is a great way to get more protein into your diet.
Have a protein smoothie as a handy snack
Lots of products now come with built-in protein. innocent’s new Protein Super Smoothies have eight grams of soya protein and are a great snack to grab on the go.
Swap the cream cheese for cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is a great substitute for cream cheese and sour cream. Cottage cheese contains around 11 grams of protein per 100 grams (depending on the brand). It’s a great addition to your summer salad or even your scrambled eggs.
Plan ahead
The key to a good diet is planning ahead. Do a big shop and plan your meals. This will prevent you from making poor food choices that are lacking in nutrients.
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