Protein is vital for any training goal and everyday living.
There is a stigma surrounding protein that if you consume it you will only bulk up, this is far from the case. Protein contains amino acids which are the building blocks of muscle. During a calorie deficit, protein protects your muscle so you reduce your body fat. Therefore, the two numbers to concentrate on are, your protein target and your daily calorie target. Hit you protein target and stay under your calories for the day and you will reduce your body fat percentage. FACT.
Below are some options of protein sources:
MEAT | FISH | FATTY PROTEINS | SUPPLEMENTS |
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Lean diced beef Lean minced beef Pork loin Venison |
Cod Haddock Tuna (brine/spring water) Tuna Steaks King prawns |
Duck Lamb Salmon Sea bass Chicken legs/thighs Whole eggs/egg yolks |
Protein powder Protein bars |
POULTRY | DAIRY | PLANT BASED |
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Turkey Mince Turkey Bacon Chicken Breast Chicken/Turkey sausages |
Egg whites Low fat yoghurt Low fat cottage cheese Low fat cheddar Quark |
Tofu Quorn Soya beans Pinto beans Edamame beans Vegan protein powders |