8 High Protein Foods You Must Include In Your Diet

#5 Oats

Benefits: Oats are very beneficial for maintaining the cardiovascular health. Furthermore, with high fibre content, oats are very effective in controlling diabetes and improving digestion.

Nutrients: 100 grams of oats contain around 400 calories of energy, 67 grams of carbohydrates, 17 grams of protein and 7 grams of fat. Additionally, it is one of the few vegetarian foods that contain good amounts of Omega-6 fatty acids while being low on Sodium and saturated fat.

#6 Lentils

Benefits: Lentils are a rich source of protein and essential amino acids, making them a superfood for muscle building and regeneration. They go a long way in controlling diabetes, improving digestion and regulating blood pressure.

Nutrients: 100 grams of lentils provide around 116 calories of energy along with 20 grams of carbohydrates and 9 grams of protein. In addition, they contain loads of Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, and vitamins B6 and C.

Alternatives: Kidney beans.

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