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TOP 20 FOODS Healthy choices for calories and protein
TOP 20  FOODS Healthy choices for calories and protein
Peanut Butter. High in protein and calories, also a good source of vitamin E, Magnesium, and folate. ...
Avocado. Contains fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, and folate. ...
Greek Yogurt. Packed with protein, calcium, and probiotics.
Cottage Cheese. ...
Oatmeal. ...
Cheese. ...
Milk. ...
Salmon.
1) Peanut Butter
  • High in protein and calories, also a good source of vitamin E, Magnesium, and folate
  • Try all natural peanut butter which have more heart healthy unsaturated fats than commercial brands
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2) Avocado
  • Contains fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, and folate
  • A serving (1/5th of a medium avocado) contains just .5 gm of saturated fat out of 4.5gm total fat
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3) Greek Yogurt
  • Packed with protein, calcium, and probiotics
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4) Cottage Cheese
  • A ½ cup serving of 1% milk fat cottage cheese contains 80 calories and 14gm protein
  • One serving provides up to 8% of your total recommended calcium intake for the day
 
5) Oatmeal
  • A great breakfast choice, oatmeal is an excellent source of cholesterol lowering soluble fiber
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6) Cheese
  • A unique, versatile, high protein food that contains calcium, vitamin B12, riboflavin, and zinc
  • The best lower fat natural cheeses include fresh goat cheese, hard parmesan, and feta
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7) Milk
  • Aside from being a major source of calcium (300mg/glass), each 8oz serving contains 8gm protein
 
8) Salmon
  • A 4oz serving (about the size of a deck of cards) contains 14gm fat, only 4gm are saturated
  • One serving provides 2.4gm of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids
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9) Olives
  • High in monounsaturated heart healthy fats, olives are also a good source of fiber, iron, vitamin E, and copper
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10) Nuts & Seeds
  • A good source of monounsaturated heart healthy fats, one serving is equivalent to a small handful
  • Varieties include almonds, cashews, ground flaxseed, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachio nuts
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11) Quinoa
  • A pseudocereal related to beets and spinach
  • A good source of protein, fiber, magnesium, and iron
  • Rinse quinoa before preparing to remove saponins which may give a bitter taste
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12) Granola
  • A great fiber rich, energy dense snack
  • Be careful when choosing store bought granola as some brands may contain up to 600 calories per serving. Make your own granola instead.
 
13) Sweet Potato & Yams
  • High in beta-carotenes, a precursor to vitamin A
  • Health benefits are optimal when yams are steamed vs boiled
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14) Beans & Lentils
  • Lentils are high in protein, fiber, folate, and Vitamin B1
  • Soak dry beans and lentils overnight before cooking
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15) Brown Rice
  • A good source of manganese, selenium, and magnesium
  • Lowers cholesterol and slows plaque build up in the arteries
 
16) Dried Fruit
  • Dried figs, dates, raisins, papaya, mango, etc.
  • A calorie dense food packed with many nutrients including dietary fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, vitamin A, Vitamin C, and B-complex
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17) Eggs
  • Excellent source of protein (6-7gm protein/egg)
  • Great source of choline, which is particularly important in brain function and health
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18) High Fiber Cereal
  • For example, raisin bran, total, mini wheats, oatmeal
  • Nutrient dense cereals contain higher amounts of heart healthy fiber
 
19) Poultry
  • High protein
  • Choose chicken breast vs thigh or leg
  • Remove skin before consuming
 
20) Soy Products
  • Consume in the whole form: eg, soybeans. Also consider tempeh, fermented tofu, and soy miso
  • Soy is nutrient rich, including heart-healthy omega 3’s

 

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