Top 5 High Protein Foods

Nutrition is key to weight-training. 70per cent of your success comes from diet and 30 per cent from a well-executed training program. I prefer a diet which focuses largely on nutritional benefit as well as protein content. 

Below are my top 5 food picks to complement weight training: 

5. Cottage Cheese 

Packed full of protein and calcium and very low in fat cottage cheese is a great choice as a snack or complimenting a meal. 11g of protein per 100g and only 4.3g of fat per 100g. Sodium content is quite high however so where possible purchase a low-salt alternative.

4. Eggs 

An obvious but effective choice, eggs pack in roughly 7g of protein each! Personally I boil between 4-7 on an evening usually consuming 3 yolks. a lot has been said on the cholesterol content in the yolk however little has been proven there conclusively.

The yolk itself contains half the protein content of an egg and are a vital source of vitamins and minerals. Therefore it is worth eating the occasional yolk! I prefer to boil my eggs however poaching is a healthy alternative, obviously avoid frying. 

3. Almonds 

With a massive 21.1g of protein per 100g almonds are a great snacking option to complement weight-training. They possess a fantastic nutrition content high in vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, calcium and iron a small handful 1-2 times a day is beneficial. 

A quick note on the high fact content 54.4g per 100g. This is largely formed from mono-unsaturated fat so absolutely fine in moderation! 

2. Lentils

A great low-cost vegetarian choice. Lentils on average contain over. 17g of protein per 100g. Furthermore lentils may aid in preventing heart-disease , lowering cholesterol and benefiting the immune system. Brilliant as a side dish or complimenting a meal.

1. Salmon 

The perfect choice for a main meal with 25g of protein per 100g. The nutritional benefits of salmon are exceptional. High in omega-3, an essential fatty acid which is essential to nutrition  as the body cannot synthesise this itself and it must be found from diet. 

Salmon has also been noted for lowering the risk of cancer as well as many diseases including Alzheimer's, depression and diabetes. Ideal after training alongside spinach and whole grain brown rice for a fully balanced meal.