How to find high-protein foods

Foods high in protein

High-protein foods also typically contain carbohydrates, fats, and sugar. Therefore, it’s crucial to identify healthy protein sources with minimal additional components.

Some high-protein foods include:

• Fish: cod, salmon, tuna
• Seafood: crab, mussels, prawns
• Lean proteins: chicken, turkey, pork

Protein is a key part of a balanced diet, but knowing the best protein sources can be hard, especially if you’re only just starting to consider it in your daily diet. 

Why do we need protein in our diet?

Proteins are vital for powering overall body function, and they are also important for muscle gain or toning. Protein helps the body repair not only muscle, but also bone, skin and hair.

• Eggs
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt
• Fruit: avocados, blackberries, dates
• Vegetables: spinach, corn, kale
• Beans, chickpeas, lentils
• Nuts and seeds
• Soy products, e.g. tofu

Of course, there are way more examples of foods with high protein intake, but these are some that you can easily include in your diet.

How to get more protein in your diet

By incorporating protein-rich ingredients into your recipes, you will increase the amount of protein in your diet. To boost your protein intake, you can also:

Get proteins from plants

The notion that vegetarians cannot obtain enough protein is a misconception. There are plenty of tasty vegetarian recipes that are high in protein. Beans, peas, nuts, seeds and whole grains are a great source of protein. Combining these with a variety of fruits and vegetables creates a well-balanced vegetarian diet. 

Choose lean meats

If you are a meat eater, then considering your choice of meat can also help increase the amount of protein you intake. Poultry and certain seafood are lean protein sources among animal-based ingredients.

Reduce processed meats

Processed meats, such as sausages and bacon, often include added salt or have been cured, which diminishes the protein nourishment they can provide.

HelloFresh recipes with protein-rich ingredients

Indian Pumpkin Coconut Dhal

Ideal for vegetarians, this Dhal is the ultimate bowl of goodness – rich in protein, a good source of fibre and full of aromatic flavours.

Mexican Beef Mince & Bean Chilli

This Mexican-inspired beef recipe is perfect for meat eaters seeking a protein-packed dish. When paired with high-protein sides like red kidney beans and spinach, this dish bursts with goodness, flavour and spice.

Korean beef and corn bowl

Moving further east, there are also many Korean recipes that are full of protein to fill you up! This bowl combines beef and tasty veggies, such as corn and slaw, which also add to your protein intake —all with an egg on top!