16 High-Protein Foods That Will Help You Lose Weight
When you think of lean protein, there's a pretty good chance chicken is the first thing that comes [...]
1. BLACK BEANS Serving: ½ cup | Protein: 8g
Make it easy: Try them in soup with a dollop of guac to make this a high-protein meal your entire family will like. Check out our Tortilla Chicken Soup!
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2. COD Serving: 4 ounces | Protein: 24g
Make it easy: Parmesan and panko bread crumbs coating make our Parmesan Crusted Cod perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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3. EGG Serving: 1 large | Protein: 6g
Make it easy: Hard-boil and devil them with their own yolk, or add guacamole.
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4. EGG WHITES Serving: 2 large | Protein: 8g
Make it easy: This protein-rich food is perfect to make with leftover veggies, keeping you full until lunch.
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5. FLOUNDER Serving: 4 ounces | Protein: 28g
Make it easy: Broil, top with hot sauce, and use in a soft taco.
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6. HEMP SEEDS Serving: 1 ounce | Protein: 10g
Make it easy: Sprinkle on oats, yogurt, steamed veggies, or a smoothie.
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7. HAM, SLICED, EXTRA LEAN Serving: 4 ounces (or 4 standard slices) | Protein: 20g
Make it easy: Wrap a blanched asparagus stalk for a quick snack.
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8. PORK TENDERLOIN Serving: 4 ounces | Protein: 20g
Make it easy: Rub with salt and pepper and roast with fresh rosemary.
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For the other 8 sources of lean protein, click here for the original article from Women's Health.