3 Easy Ways to Increase Your Protein Intake

 

If you want to live a healthy and well-balanced life, you need to ensure that you get at least 50 grams of protein daily. Many researchers even believe that you should be eating more than this to help enhance your muscle growth, increase your weight loss, and improve your general well-being. Whether you eat more chicken shami kabab or eggs, here are some ways to start adding more protein to your diet:

Eat the protein first

When you’re eating your meal, ensure that you eat your proteins first, especially if you have starches on your plate. Protein can increase the production of a certain gut hormone known as peptide YY, which helps your tummy feel fuller and more satisfied. More protein will also decrease the levels of the ‘hunger hormone’ in your body while increasing your rate of metabolism during sleep and after eating.

Snack on different cheeses

You can add some extra protein by snacking on cheese! Snacks can be a great way to add essential nutrients and minerals to your diet, but many common snacks such as crackers, pretzels, or chips have a very low amount of protein. A single 1-ounce serving of plain cheddar cheese can give you 7 grams of protein! It’s also good for people with cholesterol issues since it doesn’t raise them. On the contrary, cheese might even be good for your heart health!

Eat more eggs

Most cereal foods are rather low in protein, such as cereal, bagels, and toast. While oatmeal has more protein than these food items, it’s just not enough to get your daily dose. Eating 3 eggs for breakfast will give you around 19 grams of protein along with other important nutrients such as choline and selenium. Eating eggs in the morning can also help you reduce your appetite, which might result in weight loss over time.

 

Looking for some High Protein Breakfast Recipes?

Flavoredd By Nikki has got you covered! They have a wide variety of different breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes to help you increase your daily intake of protein. They specialize in South Asian cuisine recipes such as Chicken Stew Recipe, halwa puri recipe, or aloo gosht recipe, but you can also find many kinds of continental dishes. They aim to make your cooking process easier so that you see it as something to enjoy rather than dread!

Contact them to find out more.