High Protein/Low Fat Foods

A great eating plan for strength training includes high protein, low fat foods. This is because protein gives your body energy and helps to build muscle. Here are 6 healthy proteins:

1. Egg Whites: Just one cup of egg whites will give you 26 grams of protein. Whether you scramble them or make them into an omelet, this choice will give your body energy and essential amino acids that are not created naturally.
2. Black Beans: Most beans in general are a great source of protein and fiber and have little fat. One half cup of cooked black beans has 113 calories, 7.6 grams of protein and only .5 grams of fat.
3. Wild Caught Salmon: is packed with omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acid, which the body cannot produce yet needs for healthy living. A three ounce serving of salmon has 121 calories, 16.9 grams of protein and 5.4 grams of fat.
4. Low Fat Cottage Cheese: A half cup serving of low fat cottage cheese contains 90 calories, 16 grams of protein and just 1 gram of fat.
5. Soybeans (Edamame): half cup of cooked soybeans has 127 calories, 11.1 grams of protein and 5.8 grams of fat.
6. Chicken: The key with chicken is to make sure you remove the skin and avoid the dark meat.Chicken is best, nutritionally, when broiled, roasted or baked. A four ounce serving of chicken is 196 calories, has 35.1 grams of protein and 5.1 grams of fat.