Our favorite high protein, low calorie foods

Protein, protein, protein.

Yes, consuming enough protein each day is something that you’ll need to focus on for the rest of your life.

Why?

Protein is an essential macronutrient that our bodies require for proper functioning and growth. Additionally, protein:

• helps our muscles grow and repair

• promotes fat loss

• controls appetite, curbs cravings

• maintains insulin sensitivity (regulates blood sugar)

Below are our favorite high protein, low calorie foods:

1. Liquid egg whites (1 cup = 223 grams = 24 g of protein, 121 calories)

2. Low fat cottage cheese (1 cup = 226 grams = 26 g of protein, 180 calories)

3. All Day Coach protein powder (1 scoop = 32 grams = 25g of protein, 130 calories)

4. Nonfat Greek yogurt (2/3 cup = 170g = 18g of protein, 90 calories)

5. Shrimp (1 cup = 325g =44g of protein, 230 calories)

6. PBFit peanut butter powder (2 Tablespoons = 16g = 8g of protein, 60 calories)

7. 93% lean ground turkey (4 oz. = 85g = 22g protein, 170 calories)

8. 93/7 lean ground beef (4 oz. = 85g = 23 g protein, 170 calories)

9. Pouch tuna fish (1 pouch = 22g protein, 80 calories)

10. Frick’s Ham (4 oz. = 112g = 20g protein, 140 calories)

Choosing high calorie, low protein foods makes it easier to stay within your calorie deficit, hit your protein goals and lose fat. And remember, always eat your protein first!