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
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
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