protein sources
Muscle-building food origins
Protein sources are foods or supplements that provide significant amounts of protein—the macronutrient essential for building and repairing tissue.
Common sources include meat, fish, eggs, dairy, legumes, and nuts.
Discussions of protein sources often involve debates about complete versus incomplete proteins, or animal versus plant-based options: Beans and rice together make a complete protein source.
- tofuCoagulated soy milk block
- seitanFlavored wheat gluten
- tempehFermented soybean patty
- plant basedDerived from vegetation
- beansEdible pod seeds
seeds · hemp hearts · algae · chicken · lean meat · lentils · eggs · egg whites · mycoprotein · duckweed · chickpeas · spirulina · nuts · quinoa · peas · insects · lamb · turkey
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- Pescatariansalmon patty, tuna steak, tuna salad, fish fillet, baked fish
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