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Are you a protein supplement lover? If yes, read on. During the last decade, protein has emerged as the most popular nutrient. Whether we talk about fitness, weight-loss or bodybuilding, protein has always topped the list! Protein aids in fat burning by releasing digestive hormones. Interestingly, the majority of fitness freaks rely on supplements to meet their protein requirement. If you also believe that food items cannot provide you with the required protein amount, so today we will explore 7 top protein-rich foods which are natural. Also, Kevin Tipton, a sports professor at the University of Stirling has an answer to your doubts. 

There’s no need for anyone to have supplements. They’re a convenient way to get protein, but there’s nothing in supplements you can’t get in food. Protein bars are really just candy bars with a bit of extra protein.

So, let’s move forward towards our exiting list of top protein-rich foods. 

Top Protein Rich Food 

1-SOYBEAN

Beginning with an interesting and highly protein-rich food! They are usually green but are also found in yellow, brown and black colours.

• Amount: There is a presence of 16g protein in every 100g bowl.
• Ways For Consumption: You can easily consume Soyabean as Soymilk, in the form of Soysauce, as Tofu, Soy Paste known as Miso and the most popular is the Soy Sabzi (vegetable) or Soy Chaap!
• Other Benefits: The beans have a presence of fibre which keeps your gut healthy. Surplus vitamins and minerals present further increase its nutritional value and make it a much convincing item to have!

2-CHEESE

Who does not get watery mouth while imagining that melted cheese in their mouth? If you believe that cheese can only make you fat, check your facts. If taken in moderation and keeping a tap on the quality of cheese, it can actually help you reduce those extra kilos. 

• Amount: There is a presence of 6g-10g of protein within per ounce of cheese.
• Ways of consumption: This delicious high protein food item can be consumed with a toast along with veggies, in the form of cheese omelette as well as along with bread slices and some oregano and flakes added on top. Sweet lovers can bake cheese with pie crust and enjoy this incredible dessert.
• Other Benefits: Along with the high protein value, cheese also prevents from disease osteoporosis by providing calcium to our bones, helps to keep teeth strong as well as keep you energized and your nervous system healthy for a tough long day.

3-YOGURT

This food item can satisfy your salty as well as sweet taste buds. 

• Amount: There is a presence of 20g protein per cup of curd.
• Ways of Consumption: Indians generally prefer to consume curd with their meals in the form of “raita”. Although, you can take the thicker, sweeter version with fruits such as berries, pineapple,
  mango as well as flavours such as caramel or honey for your sweet mood. Converting curd to yoghurt increases the amount of protein.
• Benefits:  This cool food item even provides nutrients such as calcium for strong bones, vitamins for protection against heart disease and phosphorus for regulating blood sugar levels. Also, if you believe that your immune system is weak, you should not miss upon this.

4-NUTS

Let’s introduce our anywhere anytime super healthy food item! Nuts are also perfect for your late-night cravings or are perfect for an evening snack. 

• Amount: There is a presence of 20 g of protein in every 100g bowl of nuts.
• Ways of Consumption: The best part about nuts is the ease to eat. You can carry them in your bag or purse to your workplace, college or school. Just keep a container for it and keep
  refilling it with your choices.
• Other Benefits: The food item has an enormous amount of nutrients including Vitamin E, Manganese, Magnesium etc. It also stabilizes blood sugar level, blood pressure level and cholesterol level. 

5-LENTILS

Welcome the Indian traditional protein-rich food item! The lentils or popularly known as “daal” is an excellent source of protein. 

• Amount: There is a presence of 18g protein in one cup of lentils. 
• Ways of consumption: If the “Daal” form is boring for you, try the Lentil Chaat. Boil your favourite lentil and put some chopped onion, tomato, cucumber and some lemon sprinkled on the top. Enjoy! Also, sprouts serve as amazing evening snack!
• Other Benefits:  The colourful grains are excellent source of iron and calcium to build up strong bones. 

6-EGG

Moving forward towards the most easiest, inexpensive and versatile way to increase one’s protein intake – Eggs!

• Amount:  Every egg consists of 6g protein. 
• Ways of Consumption: One can consume egg in sandwiches as well as integrate it into different meals according to your taste and mood. 
• Other Benefits: They act as a useful source of vitamin D which helps to preserve bones and prevent diseases such as osteoporosis and rickets.

7-MEAT

Coming to the place of non-veg lovers, we proceed further for our high protein dish! This includes consumption of chicken, pork, fish and turkey along with various other varieties. 

PRO TIP: Avoid the purchase of processed meat, consume only fresh from the farm or butcher shops. 

• Amount: There is a presence of 4g-6g protein in per ounce of meat. 
• Other Benefits:  Meat also provides benefits of being a rich source of iron, zinc, selenium and Vitamin A, B and D to fill your body with numerous nutrients.

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Isn’t it amazing how natural food materials have so much to provide? Start adding items to your shopping cart right away and enjoy the benefits of natural protein without any doubts in your mind now. Let’s cook healthy! Have any other natural protein-rich food in mind? Share with us in the comment section. 

Written By Prabhleen Kaur