Protein Sources
Our diet is comprised of three main food groups; carbohydrates, fats, and protein, each of which is
providing essential nutrition for our cells and tissue to grow and repair in a proper manner. The
modern diet is far too rich and abundant in carbohydrates and fats, whilst being low in protein. Protein
is made up of long chains of amino-acids, these are vital for the healthy function of the brain, nervous
system and energy pathways.
Food
Mixed grain
Muesli
Muesli Bars
Flour- Buckwheat
Rye
Soy
Wholewheat
Bulghur wheat
Millet
Pasta – wholewheat
Rice - Brown
White
Wild
Cheese-Cheddar
Colby
Edam
Feta
Cottage
Sour Cream
Whole Milk
Yoghurt
Egg
Avocado
Nuts - Almond
Brazil
Cashews
Hazel
Peanuts
Peanut butter
Seeds - Pumpkin
Sesame
Sunflower
Tahini
Beans- Black
Blackeyed
Kidney
Pinto
Soy
Lentils
Tofu
Soymilk
Potato
Amount
1 slice
1 cup
one
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
28 gm
28 gm
28 gm
28 gm
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
one
one
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 tbsp
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 tbsp
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
100 gm
250mls
one
Protein (gm)
2.5-5.5
11.5
4
11
20
26
16
19
22
20
14
13
22
7
7
7
4
25
7
8
8
6
4
26
20
24
17
37
4
40
27
34
3
44
13
14
43
20
15
8
9
4
Lean red Meat
Chicken
Fish
100g
100g
100g
22g
20g
18g
Minimum daily requirement:
0.8 - 1g protein/kg of body weight