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Actually there’s 6, scroll to the bottom for a bonus tip and EXTRA win.
ESPECIALLY if you’re PLANT BASED and just not up for chowing down on meat till the cows come home….
And look…
We get it. Sometimes it’s hard to hit your protein targets…
Maybe you’re plant based
Maybe you’re just not up for noshing on yet ANOTHER wrinkled up chicken drumstick
Or maybe the thought of adding MORE protein shakes to your day makes you want to gag….
The thing is…
So many women tell us, yes yes, we know protein is important, for toning, getting stronger, fat loss, for energy, for managing perimenopause symptoms….
But the problem is….
We don’t always have time
Or sometimes it’s REALLY difficult to fit it in
Or simply because we just don’t want to eat more meat or fish!!!
And that’s fine…
Why?
Because there’s a cheeky little way to get in MORE protein…
EFFORTLESSLY….
For CHEAPER….
If you think we’re about to force tofu down your throat, you’re mistaken;)
Try this instead:
Increase your protein intake with….Veggies!
(Yes really!)
Vegetables can be a SAVAGE source to bump up your protein
Now…
This doesn’t mean shoving kale up your ass either…
And if you REALLY want to know the truth…?
You don’t even have to eat the stuff anyway!
And while peas have gotten a bad rap as the dumpster dives of the veg family…
Turns out these bad boys are WAY superior than kale anyway when it comes to protein
Take that! health freaks!
The top 6 BIGGEST tips are:
1.Include loads of variety:
The highest sources of protein rich veggies are peas, corn, mushrooms, spinach, asparagus, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, and chard.
With that said…
2.Add ONE new thing a week at first
No need to overwhelm yourself here;)
3.Pimp your peas
At 8g of protein per 1 cup, peas are a POWERHOUSE of protein!
Add peas to meat based meals like spaghetti bolognaise, chilli, soups and stews or chuck them into some rice, , or puree them for a dip or dressing. Frozen works just as well!
4.Get your (pop)corn on!
Once shunned, corn is finally getting its five minutes of fame! At 4.3g of protein per 1 cup, corn is well epic to add to your meal to bump up protein content.
Add it to salads alongside the protein in there, make your own sweetcorn chowder, or make popcorn directly from the kernels.
Even better? Get your bake (or buy!) on, and whip up some cornbread to go with your soup:)
At 4g per slice, this stuff is no joke.
4.Sex up your soups and salads!
Say adios to boring bland iceberg lettuce salads and chuck in extra greens for the protein win.
Add crunchy broccoli florets, sprinkle with pieces of kale for leaf diversity, or add green asparagus to your chicken salad.
5.Add mushrooms and spinach for the ULTIMATE breakfast protein hack!
Eggs are already an excellent source of protein but rather than ruining the experience with too many egg whites, whip up some spinach and mushrooms and chuck em in to an omelette.
With 2.2g of protein per 1 cup of mushrooms and 1g per cup of spinach, you add that extra protein effortlessly and more importantly, more tastefully in the process!
6.THE BONUS - Sprinkle with gut health friendly herbs
Lastly but not least, use herbs!
Not only do they add flavour and give your friends and family the impression that you’re a refined AF chef, they add more protein to the meal!
And get this, garden herbs like peppermint, oregano and tumeric are anti-inflammatory, high in anti-oxidants and have probiotic qualities that help improve gut health.
Mustard powder, basil, parsley, thyme and paprika are all cheeky ways to help you hit your protein intake too while making your food tasty as sin!
While we always want to prioritise animal sources of protein like meat, fish, poultry, and eggs, higher protein vegetables are an EPIC way to hit your protein targets MORE EASILY, and benefit from all the additional micronutrients without overloading on CALORIES.
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