Don't know much about nutrition :o

[churnedfortaste]

I need to know what foods have high protein, and low fat. Does anyone have some suggestions of foods like these?

[Bombers]

Quality Protein Sources: (Meat cuts should be lean, trimmed & skinless.)

Lean Chicken or Turkey Breasts, Thighs or Mince.
Eye Fillet, Sirloin, Scotch or Rump Steak (or prime, lean steak mince).
Pork / Lamb / Venison, Lean Ham, etc.
Fresh Hoki, Snapper, Gurnard, Dory, Salmon, Swordfish, etc.
Mussels, Oysters, Scallops, Prawns, etc.
Canned Tuna or Salmon in Water/Brine
Eggs, Powdered Egg / Egg White.
Low Fat Cottage Cheese & Natural Yoghurt.
Low Fat Milk, Milk Powder & Other Low Fat Dairy Products.
Raw Nuts & Seeds.
Quality, (whey/casein/soy/albumin) Protein Shakes, Bars, Puddings, Drinks, Mass Gainers, MRP?s.
Free Form Amino Acids or Amino Acid Blends.



Quality Carbohydrate & Fibre Sources: (* = Simple)

Fresh Fruit*, Berries* & Honey*.
Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin & Squash
Yams, Parsnips & Other Root Vegetables
Corn, Oats Wheat & Other Grains.
Wholegrain Flours, Breads & Pastas.
Brans, Weet Bix & Shredded Wheat Cereals.
Ancient Grains (Amaranth, Millet, Teth, etc).
Basmati, Brown & Wild Rice.
Raw Nuts, Seeds, Beans, Lentils & Other Pulses, etc.
Sports Drinks* / Mass Gainers / MRPs / Free Form Sugars*, etc.



Quality Fat Sources: (All oils ideally should be cold pressed, extra virgin and of good quality.)

Flaxseed, Hempseed, Evening Primrose, Almond, Canola, Olive and Most Other Plant Oils.
Salmon, Cod, Halibut, Shellfish & Other Fish Oils.
Raw Nuts & Seeds.
Fatty Fish, Lean Meats & Low Fat Dairy Products.
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oils).




Fibrous Vegetable Sources: (Contain fibre, vitamins & minerals and phytochemicals. These are low in carbs and total calories.)

Broccoli / Cauliflower / Cabbage
Celery / Lettuce / Spinach / Watercress
Mushrooms / Onions / Carrots
Green Beans / Peas / Asparagus / Kale
Bean & Vegetable Sprouts / Beetroot / Leeks
Cucumber / Zucchini / Aubergine
Tomato / Capsicum / Silverbeet
Frozen Mixed Vegetables
Any Other Non-starchy Vegetable (or similar) of Any Colour.



Miscellaneous Items:

Natural Fruit and Vegetable Juices
Coffee, Green Tea & Other Teas
Artificial Sweeteners
Healthy Dressings & Sauces
Healthy Condiments & Spreads
Spices & Herbs
Vitamin & Mineral Supplements
Sports / Exercise Supplements
Bottled Water

[dexterium]

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