There are lots of ways to boost the protein in salads, everyone should be aiming to get 25 — 30 grams of
protein per meal adding beans (edamame, garbanzo, and black beans are some of my favorites) and adding a modest amount of nuts with heart - healthy oils like (almonds, walnuts and pistachios are so good) are two ways to reach optimal protein intake — I also love these Snack Crisps from Eat Enlightened.
Not exact matches
Meal Size: Hungry - Single (Serves 1 - 2) Net Wt: 4.0 oz (113g) Calories / Ounce: 109 Requires: Cold Water (No Cook) Ready In: 10 Mins Prepared Size: 1.5 cups Nutrition
Per 4.0 oz: Calories: 435 kcal (1820 kJ) Fat: 12g Carbs: 78g
Protein: 10g Sodium: 67 mg Preparation:
Add contents of the package to 1.25 cups of cold (or hot) water.
When you want to hit higher
protein per meal,
add in extra sources like a portion of slow - cooked meat (likely from your bone broth pot), canned fish, or cheese.
If you're avoiding dairy, you can leave out the Parmesan cheese and the dish will still retain its flavor, but you can always
add some nutritional yeast for some faux cheesiness as well as extra
protein, beyond the whopping 13.3 grams
per serving this
meal already has.
That
adds up to about 15 to 19 grams of
protein per meal, which is totally attainable in more natural
protein sources, such as lean meats, cheese, yogurt, or nuts, which also contain healthy fats to help you feel satiated and full.
Not everything on this list are necessarily the highest
protein plant products
per 100 grams, but they will work out to be the highest considering they are going to be the main components that will
add bulk to your
meals, plus you will be eating a lot more of them by weight.
Here are some of the best plant
proteins that you should
add as the bulk ingredient to your
meal and their amounts of
protein per 100 Grams
Add enough
protein to your diet and you have a great
meal plan, no matter how many times you eat
per day.
Typically I eat about 6 small
meals a day, and aim for about 1 gram of
protein per pound that I weigh, of which is evenly distributed amongst my 6
meals and veggies (spinach, kale, bell peppers, asparagus and broccoli are a few of my faves) are
added at most
meals.