8 x Getting the protein you need

Since recently I’ve started taking a protein shake after working out. Very handy but it’s also very important to get enough protein. If you work out a lot your body needs extra proteins for your muscles to recover, taking in extra proteins is therefore the sensible thing to do. And don’t worry, you won’t turn into a bodybuilder you just strengthen your muscles which in turn improves your metabolism. Doesn’t sound like bad does it?

I’ll give you a list of foods that contain a lot of protein. You can easily add them to your daily diet. A smart move if you do strength training.

With fish or in an omelet, delicious. I can understand it doesn’t sound appealing to add this to your morning smoothie but just add plenty of fruit and you won’t even taste the spinach. This is also the ideal protein smoothie for after a workout.

A moat of grilled salmon with lots of veggies and a spoonful of quinoa is the perfect meal for after a workout.

I’m not a fan of packaged or canned foods but I open the occasional can of lentils. Rinse them well and put them in a colander to get rid of excess moisture. The ideal filling for a salad at lunch or dinner as they really fill you up.

I add this to my breakfast on a daily basis. To pancakes, porridge, smoothies…everything. You can even make healthy snacks, read the recipes here.

Grab a handful or throw them in the salad.

A grilled chicken or slices for your sandwich. I sometimes buy a grilled chicken at the butcher’s. Super fresh and still warm. Also very handy when expecting dinner guests and you don’t have much time to prepare.

You can get puffed quinoa for breakfast. There’s lots of protein in there because they’re puffed and it adds a bit of a bite. That’s something I need in the morning.

A spoonful in your morning smoothie or one in your quark. You can go either way, your choice.