How to Make a High Protein Diet

Poultry is high in protein.

Protein is an essential part of our daily diets. Our bodies need it each and every day. The foods we eat all contain different amounts of protein. Protein is used by our body in many ways. Without it, we could not maintain good health.

Things You'll Need

• High protein foods

Instructions

How To Make A High Protein Diet

1. It is a good choice to increase the amount of protein you get daily. A diet that is high in protein ensures that your body is receiving all that it needs. That means you'll feel, look and be healthier in many ways. Our bodies use the amino acids that are found in protein.

2. Knowing which foods contain protein is vital. Meats, such as beef and pork contain protein, as do fish and poultry. Nuts, like pecans, peanuts, almonds, cashews, walnuts and other tree nuts, are also rich in protein. Milk and all other dairy products such as cheese and yogurt contain protein, too. So do most vegetables.

3. The key to making a high protein diet is to add as many high protein foods as possible. The next time you are grocery shopping choose foods that are high in protein.

4. Serve and eat the high protein foods with each meal. Have nuts mixed with granola for a high protein snack, and a serving of meat or poultry with a vegetable for both lunch and dinner daily. All foods are labeled with the ingredients that they are made from and with the nutrition that they offer. Protein is measured in grams. Read the labels of the foods you buy to see how many grams of protein are in each food. The more the better.

5. Once you have made your commitment to a high protein diet stick to it. The only way you will be able to reap the health benefits and rewards from it is to keep at it, daily. It should become more than a diet. Change your eating and shopping habits to include more of high protein foods.

Tips & Warnings

• Visit the FDA website to learn more about daily nutritional values and product labeling.

• It's always best to consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet.

References

• FDA