With 6,000 Australians searching for 'strength training' in the last month, ready-made meal delivery company YouFoodz shares the importance of a high protein diet for strength training, and what foods include the protein you need.
Each month 'high protein' receives 21,000 searches in Australia and 'high protein foods' receives 4,000. Additionally, people searching for 'easy high protein meals' are up 40% in the last month alone.
High protein meals offer a wide range of benefits. Not only does protein leave you feeling fuller for longer, high protein foods have also been shown to contribute to lean muscle mass and strength.
They're full of essential and non-essential amino acids which aid cellular health, strengthening and repairing your muscles while increasing energy levels, too, which is why they're an important part of your strength training.
Without adequate protein, your efforts at the gym might not help you achieve your goals. But what foods should you actually be eating to get that protein?
We all know the usual list of high protein foods such as chicken, beef and eggs, but YoufFoodz have shared a list of high protein foods you might not know about:
Chicken
Salmon
Shrimp
Tuna
Beef
Soy
Eggs
Yoghurt
Cottage cheese
Beans
Chickpeas
Oats
Quinoa
Almonds
Lentils
Beans
You also don't have to be a meat eater to get your protein everyday. This list of high protein foods contains a number of vegetarian and vegan options such as eggs, soy, beans, chickpeas and more.
If you're struggling to think of delicious high protein recipes, or looking for a quick fix to help incorporate more protein into your diet then YouFoodz high protein ready meals are perfect for your post gym meal.
