Protein Sources 

Generally speaking, protein contains little if any carbohydrate or fibre load, that is unless it is derived from vegetables or legumes such as beans which contains both fibre and carbohydrate. Protein is our main source of amino acids, the building blocks necessary for healthy growth, repair and development in the body. You should include a serve of protein with every meal as this helps to reduce the sugar load of other carbohydrate foods. So here are some good sources of protein that you may like to include in your diet...

For Ultra Lite Weight Loss Clients:

 Dairy:

·         Eggs – A nutritionally balanced package on its own....Eat the whole egg, not just the white.  The yolk is actually the most nutrient dense portion of the egg, providing a ton of vitamins and minerals...a fantastic iron source. Egg yolks are one of the few foods naturally containing vitamin D. Eggs contain all the amino acids for healthy body function.. Recent research has also shown that consuming eggs does not lead to increase in serum cholesterol levels.

Meats:

Grass-fed Beef - Grass fed beef is rich in CLA, (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) a special fat that has actually been shown to result in fat LOSS.  Most of the CLA in beef is found in the fat component. Why grass fed beef? Its thier natural food but it’s higher in healthy fats and B vitamins than grain fed, the muscle is leaner and some say tastes far better. Grass fed beef will not result in aggravation for those who can’t consume wheat or gluten. Eat this shizzle...Grill it, braise & casserole it, cook it on the barbie, roast it, eat it cold and lean with salads, tastes great, great for your figure.

Kangaroo meat: High source of protein and vitamins, especially B vitamins and minerals, low in fat and good source of omega 3 essential. Kangaroo meat has valuable amounts of CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) when compared to other meats. Kangaroo meat can be purchased as steaks, minced or sausages – make sure sausages are free of hidden packers and fillers though.

Turkey  Super lean and great for chilli when ground.  Mmmmm chili.  The cholesterol content of turkey depends on the the darkness of the meat and whether it is skinless, best with the skin off! Turkey breast with salads, lean, nutritious with B vitamins, minerals and full of protein - Make some.  Eat some.  Enjoy some.

Pork - The "other" white meat, just as lean as chicken when you get the right cut.  Go for the boneless chops and trim the outer fatty edge.

Chicken Sausage - You probably won't notice the difference between chicken sausage and "regular" pork sausage, but it contains a much more moderate amount of fat...great for those protein and carb meals. Look for organic, real chicken meat as best if made using meat without the additional packers & fillers that result in hidden high carbohydrate and fats.

Seafood:
2.  Shrimp - Grill 'em up, or sautee them in some organic butter or extra virgin olive oil. Nothing beats garlic shrimps cooked on the barbie!  Mix with veggies and enjoy.

3.  Salmon - An awesome fatty fish containing loads of protein and a healthy dose of uber-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, is also a good source of calcium

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Vegetables & Legumes:
8.  Beans - Like black beans, kidney beans, red beans, navy beans, black eyed peas, lentils and the list goes on and on are actually the least expensive protein source in AMERICA (and probably every other part of the world as well).  Low glycemic, crazy high in fiber.  Add it to your turkey chili, or any other meal you want for that matter. Just remember to watch your carbohydrate intake with beans 100g of Kidney beans contains 9.1g Carbohydrate even though they are a low glycemic food!

Tofu:

Other Options:

Protein Powder - Super convenient and great for those between meal snacks.  Look for a brand that contains both slow and fast acting proteins like whey (fast) and casein (slow) for hours of protein feeding your muscles from a single shake. A formula high in protein and low in carbohydrate is best.

Vegans and vegetarians can also use pea protein or Sachi Inchi protein powder, derived from the Inca 5 fruit plant (common name is Inca peanut). The downside of these proteins is the high carbohydrate load so should be used sparingly. Remember, protein powders can be used to boost the diet, but we should not forget that we need to use our teeth too and chew real food!