Bring on the greens!
Foods with protein help you to feel satisfied and to prevent overeating.
Keep reading to find out which veggies you should stock up on!
Not only isedamame healthy, but it’s versatile, too.
They’re also jam-packed with nutrientschickpeas, for example, are an excellent source of protein.
In just one cup of cooked chickpeas, you’re able to find 14.53 grams of protein.
Chickpeas are used in cuisines all over the world, and for good reason.
For example, South Asian cuisine uses chickpeasorchannato make spicy curries.
In western cuisines, chickpeas can be cooked or sauteed and thrown into a salad.
Need another reason to chow down on broccoli rabe?
Here, the nutritious green is paired with tamari and sesame seedsanother solid protein source.
And in case youre wondering, collard greens are lauded for more than their protein content.
Avocado also nourishes the body with healthy fats, fiber, potassium, folate, and many additional nutrients.
It’s also delicious enough to slather on toasted bread or cut up and toss into salad.
Here, fresh asparagus spears are dressed with a flaxseed walnut crumble.
It contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber that feeds healthy gut bacteria and positively impacts gut health.
Brussels sprouts are a great source of heart-protective folate andfiber.Interested in adding more Brussels sprouts to your diet?
Plus, Portobellos are packed with potent phytonutrients like L-ergothioneine, which prevents inflammation."
This recipe also includesfeta cheese, which is another solid source of the muscle-building nutrient.
Sweet potatoes are one of the bestmood-boosting foodsthere are, as they produce endorphins like mood-boosting serotonin.
Kale and sweet potato join forces in this salad which, despite being meat-free, is filled with protein.
Eat it alongside a piece of grilled chicken or fish to add evenmoreprotein to your eating regimen.
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