Protein foods

23 Aug Protein foods

Some food sources of dietary protein include:

lean meats – beef, lamb, veal, pork, kangaroo

poultry – chicken, turkey, duck, emu, goose, bush birds

fish and seafood – fish, prawns, crab, lobster, mussels, oysters, scallops, clams

eggs

dairy products – milk, yoghurt (especially Greek yoghurt), cheese (especially cottage cheese)

nuts (including nut pastes) and seeds – almonds, pine nuts, walnuts, macadamias, hazelnuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds

legumes and beans – all beans, lentils, chickpeas, split peas, tofu.

Types of fat

Fat comes in many forms, including:Unsaturated: Liquid at room temperature and generally considered heart healthy. Found in plants like nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, and seafood.Saturated: Solid at room temperature and found in animal foods, like meat and butter, as well as coconut and palm oil.

Here are food groups and a few examples of where you’ll find the most carbs:

Dairy 

Milk, yogurt, and ice cream

Fruit 

Whole fruit and fruit juice

Grains 

Bread, rice, crackers, and cereal

Legumes 

Beans and other plant-based proteins

Starchy Vegetables 

Potatoes and corn

Sugary Sweets 

Limit these!

Soda, candy, cookies, and other desserts