3 Easy Ways to Eat More Protein
If you are online and frequent the health and wellness space often, I am sure you’ve heard that you need to eat more protein especially if you want to build more muscle, get stronger, and get ‘toned.’
Once you know how much protein you should be eating daily (approximately 1 gram of protein per pound of your goal body weight or lean muscle mass), it can seem like a lot especially if you start keeping track of your intake. You will quickly find out that you have been overestimating how much protein you consume. After reading this post you’ll have some tips to help you eat more protein without feeling like you’re force-feeding yourself.
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How to Eat More Protein – Protein Milk
My job is to make your life a lot easier and to ensure you’re eating tasty food. With that being said, there was a point in time when I would eat an absurd amount of Greek yogurt just to ensure I was eating enough protein and let me tell you, NOW, I can’t stand the thought, smell or taste of Greek Yogurt. Protein milk on the other hand is not offensive in the slightest.
I first saw it in my local Walmart and was apprehensive about trying it because I have found that a lot of food on the market that is marketed as “high protein” taste rank. This milk tastes JUST like regular milk but has so much more protein. I like to use protein milk just like how I would normal milk: in my cereal, protein shakes/smoothies when I’m baking or cooking, and in my coffee.
Comparison between ‘normal’ milk vs. protein milk:
The main takeaway is that when you switch to protein milk you are getting about 2x the protein, see image above bestie.
Eat more Veggies… I mean Protein…
This may come as a surprise to you but there are so many vegetables that are HIGH in protein. Adding these veggies to your meal or just making an entirely plant-based meal is another way to get more protein into your diet. My favourite veggies that are high in protein are chickpeas, black beans and Edamame. Some other veggies that are high in protein are lentils, split peas, broccoli, spinach, split peas and other bean variations.
I love to incorporate plant-based proteins into my meals through bowls. A good ole burrito bowl is my go-to because I have my ground beef as my main protein source then I will add a cup of black beans mostly because they taste good but they’re also another way to ensure you’re eating more protein.
Not only are you eating more protein by adding these veggies to your meals but you are also getting the extra benefit of increasing your fibre intake (which helps with your gut, and bowel movements, and keeps you fuller for longer).
Eat More Protein – Easy-ish Mode
This last tip is kind of a given but it can be challenging depending on your hunger levels. How you can eat more protein by eating more protein… I know you’re probably rolling your eyes right now but so many people don’t think about this if you want to increase your protein intake, you can increase your protein portion size. So instead of 1/2 a chicken breast, you have 1 whole chicken breast. You don’t want to overdo this and end up in a scenario like I was with the Greek yogurt. start low, and try to diversify where you are getting your protein from.
Wrapping things up
Getting more protein into your diet can be a challenge but now that you’ve read this post and are armed with my tips you will be crushing it. Now, if anyone ever has any questions on how to eat more protein you can tell them or you could just send them my post! While you’re here why not check out my other post that talks about healthy habits?
You’re welcome 😌
Your protein bestie