protein-rich
Eggs, beans, fish
Protein-rich describes foods or substances containing high amounts of protein, the nutrient essential for building and repairing tissues.
The term appears frequently in nutrition discussions: Eggs, legumes, and lean meats are protein-rich foods.
A protein-rich diet is often recommended for athletes, those building muscle, or people seeking to feel fuller longer.
Small edible legume seeds
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
- tofuCoagulated soy milk block
- tempehFermented soybean patty
- edamameYoung soybeans in pods
quinoa · black beans · hemp seeds · seitan · spirulina · nutritional yeast · peanuts · almonds
Reproductive cells in shells
- chicken breastFowl's pectoral meat
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- tunaLarge edible ocean fish
- beefBovine meat for eating
turkey · sardines · Greek yogurt · cottage cheese · whey · shrimp · tilapia · mackerel
Body tissue without fat
- bodybuildingMuscle enlargement for appearance
- post-workoutAfter physical training
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- bulkingGaining size intentionally
gains · macros · meal prep · casein · athletic performance · muscle repair · strength training · supplement
Organic compounds forming proteins
- macronutrientNutrient required in quantity
- bioavailableAble to be absorbed
- leucineEssential branched-chain amino acid
- muscle-buildingIncreasing skeletal fiber mass
High-fat, low-carb regimen
- paleoAncestral-foods diet
- AtkinsCarbohydrate-restricting eating plan
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
- carnivore dietDiet of animal products only
whole foods · clean eating · Mediterranean · blood sugar · weight loss · meal planning · intermittent fasting · sustainable eating
lentils
Small edible legume seeds
edamame · quinoa · black beans · hemp seeds · seitan · spirulina · nutritional yeast · peanuts · almonds · chia seeds
eggs
Reproductive cells in shells
- chicken breastFowl's pectoral meat
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- tunaLarge edible ocean fish
beef · turkey · sardines · Greek yogurt · cottage cheese · whey · shrimp · tilapia · mackerel · anchovies
lean muscle
Body tissue without fat
- bodybuildingMuscle enlargement for appearance
- post-workoutAfter physical training
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
bulking · gains · macros · meal prep · casein · athletic performance · muscle repair · strength training · supplement · BCAA
amino acids
Organic compounds forming proteins
- macronutrientNutrient required in quantity
- bioavailableAble to be absorbed
- leucineEssential branched-chain amino acid
muscle-building · essential amino acids · nutrient-dense · anabolic · satiety
keto
High-fat, low-carb regimen
carnivore diet · whole foods · clean eating · Mediterranean · blood sugar · weight loss · meal planning · intermittent fasting · sustainable eating · portion control
- healthy food wordsnutritious, wholesome, healthful, balanced, natural
- Greek yogurtGreek yogurt, Chobani