These can help ensure you get a balanced intake of essential amino acids and other nutrients.
Seafood
- Fish:
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Mackerel
- Cod
- Haddock
- Sardines
- Trout
- Shellfish
- Crab
- Lobster
- Scallops
- Clams
- Mussels
- Oysters
- Prawns
- Shell on Prawns
Plant-Based Proteins
- Legumes:
- Lentils
- Chickpeas
- Black beans
- Kidney beans
- Soybeans (and products like tofu and tempeh)
- Nuts and Seeds:
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Chia seeds
- Flaxseeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Grains:
- Quinoa
- Brown rice
- Oats
- Barley
- Millet
- Buckwheat
- Dairy
- Greek yogurt
- Cottage cheese
- Cheese
- Milk
Other Sources
- Eggs
- Whole eggs
- Egg whites
- Protein Supplements:
- Whey protein (if not avoiding dairy)
- Plant-based protein powders (pea protein, hemp protein, rice protein)