Shop around different grocery stores to find the best prices and quality. Costco and sprouts are my go to. You want to get as much protein from food as possible. Try to keep it at 1 protein supplement a day (protein bars, shakes, collagen, protein pa...
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Meats
Eggs and dairy
Other foods
Supplements
Meats
For the best quality meat you should buy organic, 100% grass fed and finished, and pasture raised. No antibiotics or added hormones. Seafood should be wild caught. However this can greatly increase the cost so if it's not reasonable then don't worry ...
The leanest meat. 4 oz of cooked boneless and skinless chicken breast ranges from 25-31g of protein. I personally use 30g per 4 oz but I suggest to go based on your package.
Lean ground beef, 93/7 about 30g of protein per 4 oz. Red meat is a great source of iron and B vitamins.
93% Lean / 7% Fat, Grass-Fed Organic, Ground Beef
Sirloin steak has about 28g of protein per 4 oz. One of the leaner steak options.
The Butcher Shop 100% Grass Fed Top Sirloin Steak
Ribeyes have lots of flavor and are very tender but are higher in fat so it's better to avoid these on a cut. About 25g of protein per 4 oz.
The Butcher Shop Thin-Cut Ribeye Steak
23g of protein per can, I don't eat fish but my boyfriend prefers this specific one.
Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Water - 5oz/4ct
7g of protein per serving, I like this as a snack with some cheese or crackers. However dont overdo it on processed meats because they aren't good for you.
Columbus Calabrese Salami - 4 Oz
23g of protein for 4 oz
Atlantic Salmon Fillets
5g of protein per slice, turkey is lower calories than pork, make sure its uncured.
40/60 Count Peeled & Devined Wild Frozen Raw Shrimp
Eggs and dairy
6g of protein per egg, great source of micronutrients and fat. (I don't pay attention to the egg size)
Organic Pasture-Raised Grade A Large Eggs - 12ct
5g of protein per serving, half the calories of whole eggs. I only eat these on a cut.
Cage-Free Liquid Egg Whites - 32oz - Good & Gather™
Greek yogurt has more protein than regular. I prefer to get plain and flavor it myself with fruit and honey.
Chobani Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt - 16g Protein 32oz
Whole milk yogurt has healthy fats and probiotics but 2x the calories. Great on a bulk.
Chobani Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt - 15g Protein 32oz
These are nice on the go or as a snack but they have added ingredients.
Oikos Triple Zero Mixed Berry Greek Yogurt - 15g Protein 4ct/5.3oz Cups
7g of protein, honestly I eat like 3 a day.
Organic Valley Mozzarella String Cheese - 8oz/8ct
7-10g of protein per serving, I use in my protein shakes and coffee
Maple Hill 100% Grass Fed Organic Whole Milk
Other foods
½ cup of cooked pinto beans is about 7.5g of protein. A great source of fiber. The same with black beans.
Amazon Fresh Pinto Beans Whole 16oz 3pk
I love these, 10g of protein. the costco brand is good too.
Chomps Original Beef Meat Sticks - 9.2oz/8ct
a fave high calorie snack, 11g of protein per oz
Old Trapper Hot & Spicy Beef Jerky 10oz
I would only eat pb on a bulk, 7g of protein for 2 tbsp. eat this with an apple or a pb&j for a great preworkout meal.
365 Organic Creamy Peanut Butter 28oz
Supplements
I have a supplemets list on my page that has a lot more options. I hate protein bars so I wont reccomend any.
Only 4 ingredients, grass fed whey, lots of flavors. 25g protein, 30 servings, zero sugar.
Earth Fed Muscle Grass Fed Whey Protein Isolate Vanilla 2lb
18g of incomplete protein, as long as you eat multiple protein sources (specifically red meat) it will complete them and you can count it. I get the chocolate flavor and add it to my yogurt.
Vital Proteins Unflavored Collagen Peptides
This is my daily coffee, I don't like any of the other flavors.
