Many folks who start getting into fitness & improving their lifestyle notice that increasing protein intake is challenging. It is a common challenge and there are several simple ways we can increase our protein intake without stress! This does not mean you have to eat endless amounts of chicken breast. When working together, I will help you understand how much protein you should be eating. With these three tips, hitting that goal will be a lot easier.
1. Bone Broth
Cooking our basic grains with bone broth instead of water will pack in about 20-30 extra grams of protein! We can add bone broth throughout various recipes where water is typically required. This adds nutrient density to soups, grains, and sauces.
2. Greek Yogurt
Anyone in fitness is most likely familiar with the protein content of Greek yogurt. This does not mean that you need to only eat buckets of plain yogurt. We can add plain Greek yogurt to sauces, dressings, & pasta to add creaminess. This can replace mayo, sour cream, and other high-fat, low-protein options. Try making herb yogurt dressing, tzatziki, or lime yogurt to garnish your meals. Bonus: yogurt is probiotic rich which helps to support our digestion as well! Greek yogurt can also be used to make a tasty dessert—frozen yogurt bars! Recipe to come.
3. Chickpea Pasta
Pasta is certainly not off limits in a balanced lifestyle, but one way to increase protein content is by choosing a chickpea-based pasta. This can be incredibly helpful in dishes that are void of meat. Enjoy a pasta dish with chickpea noodles, ground turkey, and your favorite sauce for a high-protein, tasty dinner. This brand is a delicious option.
What are some ways you like to add protein to your diet?
Let’s work together 1:1 if you need help understanding how much protein you need and how to implement that.
