List of High Protein Foods

In this list of high protein foods you will find the best foods to consume while in the weight loss phase of your program.

High protein foods are only a small part of an effective long term weight loss program.

Yes, these foods do increase your metabolism, but consuming them in moderation will produce the best long term results.

The list of high protein foods below will help you to choose the best food to use in the creation of your daily meals.

These foods include turkey breast, chicken breast, lean red meat, fish, and shellfish.

Dairy products also contain protein, but during the weight loss phase of your program you should choose the low fat/ non fat varieties and consume them in moderation.

Dairy products contain a lot of simple carbohydrates, and when weight loss is your major goal, all simple carbs should be consumed in small amounts.

Once you reach your ideal weight you can increase the consumption of dairy products, if this food is something that you like to eat.

The reason why consuming high protein foods is so effective for weight is simple: the high thermic effect that these foods have cause your body to burn up to 30% of the calories that come from this nutrient during digestion.

When consumed in moderate amounts this can produce some impressive weight loss results because of the calorie deficit that is created.

A moderate amount is considered when about 30% of your daily calories come from protein. The meal planning section in this website explains how to create meals using these numbers.

Conventional low carb diets that recommend long term consumption of protein should be avoided because this approach has serious health risks and also produces massive cravings for carbohydrates.

This always leads to people giving up these diets and fast weight gain once the carbohydrate consumption is increased.