The best sources of protein

Knowing your protein requirements is only half of the battle; you also need to be aware of the best sources to find protein.

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While protein supplements can be useful, adopting a ‘food-first’ approach to your nutrition is vital to ensure you’re consuming a wide variety of nutrients to maximise your health and performance.

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Here we share a list of some of the best food sources for protein.

Plant protein:

• Tofu

• Tempeh

• Quinoa

• Buckwheat

• Beans *

• Lentils *

• Chickpeas *

* These are plant-based sources missing some amino acids. Combine different plant sources to make complete proteins (e.g. kidney beans with wholegrain rice)

Animal proteins:

• Chicken

• Turkey

• Beef

• Eggs

• Salmon

• Greek yoghurt

• Halibut

• Tuna

• King prawns

Plant and Animal protein sources

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