Protein keeps you full for longer and helps repair your muscles
The highlight
- Protein can help maintain a healthy weight
- Almonds are loaded with protein with a minimal carbohydrate content
- You can add chia seeds to your low carb diet
The pandemic may have kept you trapped at home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t achieve your goals physically. A proper balance of diet and nutritious exercise will help you lose the extra pounds you could have gained while working from home. A low-carb, high-protein diet can help achieve this feat. Carbohydrates are found in starches, fruits and starchy vegetables among others. Reducing your carbohydrate intake can help you reduce the bulge and also decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Meanwhile, a high-protein diet helps build lean muscle, burns more calories and keeps you fuller for longer, thus avoiding unnecessary snacking from high-calorie snacks.
Here are some foods that contain protein with a minimum of carbohydrates
1. Eggs
One of the most basic and essential foods that can provide protein to the body is the egg. Include it in your diet starting with a large egg that is enough to provide you with a good amount of protein. You have boiled eggs or an omelette at breakfast and it will keep you fuller for a longer period of time thus avoiding overeating. Eggs are also used for snacking after training.
Eggs are loaded with protein and many other nutrients
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2. Greek yogurt
A delicious creamy bowl of Greek yogurt is delicious and is a healthy food low in carbohydrates and high in protein. Yogurts are low in calories. It is a natural probiotic that can keep the gut healthy and keep digestive problems at bay.
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3. Chia seeds
In case you feel like having a light snack, eat these rich sources of protein, a healthy fat content and omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds can keep you full longer and increase your nutritional intake.
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Chia seeds are loaded with fiber and protein
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4. Cow’s milk
Cow’s milk is a great source of protein. It contains a low fat content. It consists of calcium and vitamin D which are essential for your health in several ways.
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5. Almonds
Another light snack with high amounts of protein and low in carbohydrates is almonds. Soak it overnight and consume it as the first thing in the morning to start the day. Almonds are also rich in vitamin E and other vital nutrients.
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