5 protein powered recipes
Protein has long been a key factor in maintaining a healthy weight and diet but it's one nutrient that many people, especially women, don't eat enough of. Don't be fooled, eating protein isn't all egg whites and tins of tuna, check out these 5 protein powered recipes to prove it - and yes there's even vegan recipes too!
The benefits of getting enough protein in your diet include feeling fuller for longer, better digestion of the other nutrients from your food and helps you gain strength when exercising by building lean muscle. Don't skip out protein and try to make sure that your meal is at least one third made up of this powerful nutrient!
Smoked Tofu and Egg Fried Rice
This is an ideal mid week meal that's full of flavour, is naturally gluten free and substantial. The complete protein status of tofu also means that it contains 9 essential amino acids that our bodies can't produce by itself! Find the full recipe here.
Chickpea and Edamame Salad
When you think salad, protein might not spring to mind. However, this is a salad of a different sort with loads of the good stuff that your body needs to be strong and energized. Check out the recipe here and make your co-workers jealous with this salad that is sure to fill you up fast!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars
What would a recipe list about protein be if we didn't include something with peanut butter? Try making these breakfast bars to give you energy first thing in the morning...or in the middle of the day..or at night? OK so we wouldn't be able to resist these at any time of the day. Check out this vegan and gluten recipe here and try not to eat them all at once!
Pumpkin Pie Yoghurt
This recipe is chock a block with nutrients between the walnut topping and Greek yoghurt base. Check out the recipe here for a spiced twist to your yoghurt that you can enjoy at any time of day.
Farro stuffed peppers
Have you heard of the latest super food grain farro but don't know how you should eat it? With a nutty taste and nutritional value that envies quinoa, try out this recipe that you can proudly serve up for others to enjoy at your next BBQ with friends or family. See the full recipe here. What are you waiting for?
Did we prove that you can add protein to your diet with more than plain meals of fish or cooked egg? We thought so. Give any one of these a try and let us know how they tasted!
Enjoy and power up Fit Girls!
