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High Protein Foods

This section is gives 5 good sources of protein for 3 different categories; Seafood, Meat & Poultry and Vegetarian. When bulking up a weight trainer should consume 1-1.5g of protein per kg of body weight so a person weighing 70kg should consume 70-105g of protein per day. Protein is essential for muscle growth and repair. However it is important not to eat too much protein. Not only is it a waste of money it can also causes stress on the liver and kidneys as the protein cannot be stored in the body and therefore needs to be flushed out.

Seafood

  • Cod
  • Clams & other molluscs
  • Tuna
  • Octopus
  • Prawns & Shrimps

Meat & Poultry

  • Beef
  • Lamb
  • Chicken Breast
  • Pork Tenderloin
  • Turkey

 

Vegetarian

  • Tofu
  • Low-Sodium Parmesan Cheese
  • Pink Lentils
  • Walnuts
  • Almonds


 

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