The body needs all kind of nutrients to work efficiently. One of the primary among them is the protein that is required for the body to grow properly. In case you are wondering which food you should opt to increase your consumption of protein then go for these food items we have enlisted. Some of them would surprise you for sure.

Greek Yoghurt

Other than being delicious, Greek yogurt is also a rich source of protein. Besides that, it also helps an individual in muscles building. Another reason why you should include it in your diet is that it has calcium and probiotic bacteria in abundance.

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Sprouted Whole-Grain Bread & Wheat Germ

Ditch regular white or brown bread and go for sprouted whole grain bread! This one contains a high amount of proteins. For instance, a single slice of sprouted whole grain bread holds 7g per serving. It makes a great choice for breakfast! If you don’t like wheat germ here the reason why you should. Wheat germ is a very nutritious food item that contains about three gram of protein in one tablespoon serving. Other than that, the item has vitamin and other important minerals that are vital for bodybuilding. Make sure your morning smoothies or cereal have a good amount of wheat germ in them.

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Broccoli, Spanish Chorizo and Gruyere Cheese

Broccoli houses a number of nutrients in it and one of them is protein. The best part is that the protein found in broccoli is fat-free and adds to the antioxidants. Spanish Chorizo has multiple benefits. Not only this food is high on protein it is fat-free too and that is why it secured a place in our list. If you are consuming 45 grams of Spanish Chorizo, it means you are intaking 11 grams of protein. Add eating Gruyere Cheese to your daily to-do list. There are many reasons why you should include it in your meals, the primary of them is that it contains a huge amount of protein and helps in weight loss. Gruyere cheese also carries vitamin A and antioxidant resveratrol. Have four dices of Gruyere Cheese regularly.

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Halibut & Artichokes

If you like eating fish then you would like this one too. Halibut is a kind of flatfish that has gained popularity in the food world for plenty of health benefits it comes with. Thanks to the various nutrients found in the Halibut, it holds the higher rank in Satiety Index of Common Foods in comparison to other fishes. Moreover, Halibut is much higher in protein than the other fish diets. Artichokes contain protein in a huge amount. It comes only after broccoli.
They are veggies with high volumes of protein and fiber. Apart from maintaining weight loss artichokes contain twice the amount of fiber in kale and a higher protein count after broccoli.

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Peanut Butter & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

 

Well, this one might come as a surprise to you. While going on a diet the first thing that we discard is butter. But did you know that peanut butter is very helpful in muscle building? Yes! peanut butter holds over 3 grams of protein. You can add peanut butter to your diet if you want to have an additional amount of protein in your body. Tomatoes are healthy even when they are not fresh enough. The sun-dried tomatoes have six grams of protein in it. The sun-dried tomatoes are very delicious as salad and contribute in body tissue repairment. The dried tomatoes are also used as a topping for pizza. It also contains vitamins K and A.

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Egg Whites & Soy Milk

How can we forget mentioning egg when we are enlisting things that are rich in protein. If you want to fill your body with proteins then go for egg whites. One large egg has about 3.6 grams of protein in it. The other good things about consuming egg whites are that they do not have much cholesterol. Approximately, 26 grams of protein is found in the egg whites. It also imbues one with energy and vital amino acids. If none of the options mentioned worked for you then this one surely will. Soy milk is full of protein and helps a lot in bodybuilding. There are 8 grams of protein in 1 cup of milk.