High Protein Low Calorie Combinations
High protein diets and low calorie diets are by far the most effective methods of weight loss. The combination of the two is fast becoming popular as are low carbohydrate and calorie restriction diet programs. A high protein diet requires you to limit your intake of carbohydrates which makes your body burn fat, while on the other hand a calorie restrictive diet is carried out to promote weight loss by limiting the intake of calories. The combination of two methods of weight loss could prove to be far more effective than using a singular method. Here are a few high protein low-calorie meal options. Just keep in mind that when you are planning out your meals that losing 1lb of fat means that you need to burn a total of 3,500 calories!
MEAL FOOD ITEM PROTEIN CALORIES
Breakfast 2 eggs 6.3g 77
2 slices of lean bacon 1.7g 35
Lunch 4 oz turkey 33.9g 178
Slice of cheese 6g 110
Tomato 2g 15-20
Lettuce 1g 5
Dinner 1 oz lean top sirloin 8g 60
3 oz shrimp 18g 84
½ cup lettuce 2g 8
Meats 2 oz lean ham 12.6g 82
Salmon 10g 60
2 oz skinless chicken breasts 16g 75
Pork tenderloin 16g 92
Fruits and vegetables ½ cup - Broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, okra, mushrooms, tomatoes 2g 125
1 cup - Strawberries, oranges, bananas 1g 200
Dairy Foods 1 cup - non-fat milk 9g 86
Yoghurt 5g 100
1 cup - low fat cottage cheese 28g 163
1 slice - other varieties of cheese 6g 95
