Tell me if this sounds familiar, you’ve been going to the gym quite a bit for over 2 or 3 months, you’ve been hard at work and a lot of people have begun to notice that you’ve lost quite a bit of weight and you look great. You feel even better about yourself after a great workout and feel like you can go the extra step, what’s next you ask yourself? Sound familiar? Well look no further my friends, I will share with you a great protein diet, well not an exact diet to be truthful but what would be the best foods to include in a protein diet at least, and this will skyrocket the gym results simply by including it into your diet plans.

What is a protein diet anyways? As you can tell, a protein diet increases the amount of protein that one intakes, increasing the muscle building by providing amino acids which is a basic building block of muscles. When one goes to the gym or exercises, you create tiny tears in your muscles and the amino acids are the ones that repair it and improve it, this is a continuous process which eventually gives you a great beach body that you can be proud of. That is why it is essential to include protein in any diet plans you may have.

Green peas – A very essential source of proteins, green peas are one of the easiest vegan items to add into a protein diet. Easily made into a soup or just simply boiled for a few moments and placed on the dish, green peas are ‘easy peasy,‘ yes I said that, to include into any diet plans anyone has.

Quinoa – another great item to add into a protein diet, quinoa is said to sometimes called: “the perfect protein.” As it feels like a grain, but technically is a seed instead, quinoa is a great add on to any diet plans that want to make a protein diet the main source.

Chia seeds – Considered as a super food, this super source of protein is also a great place to get your fiber from. In an ounce of chia seeds, you get a whopping 4.7 grams of protein, now that’s something you can hardly find anywhere else and for a protein diet, this is the stuff dreams are made of. For those who want to really focus on their protein diet this is the source they should focus on, maximum output of protein for little intake. What else could you ask for?

Beans – Beans, beans, the magical fruit, the more you eat the more you… um sorry about that, just had to do that. Anyhow beans are a great source of protein and are absolutely easy to add to any protein diet. This magical fruit, can even be bought canned as it isn’t processed so much, all you need to do is wash them and prep them, and there you go, an easy add on to any diet plans.

Experiment with different ingredients rich in protein like this chickpea hummus for a tasty protein diet.

Legumes – Particularly chickpeas in my opinion, these are some great protein source for everyone and can be made into a lot of meals, I would particularly like to make a special mention to hummus, which is delicious and wonderful for any protein diet. Can I just say that hummus also goes well with a ton of vegetables, not only making a delicious meal, it is in fact quite good for you.

Tempeh and tofu – While there are people who have a soy allergy, for those without it, tempeh and tofu are a great add on for your protein diet. Perhaps some of the most transformable protein sources on the list, these delicious duos are a good plus for any diet plans.

Hemp – No not marijuana, it is part of the cannabis plant but it won’t affect you in anyway aside from you saying it’s delicious. As a protein diet option, this plant can be added to your drink, dishes and much more, the versatility of hemp is only challenged by your imagination. An awesome add on to your diet plans, regardless if you are trying to go on a protein diet or not.

Lean Meats – This is a fairly simple part of any protein diet and if you aren’t vegan, there are multiple sources of protein such as chicken, beef and so on. However it would be wise to keep it to the lean cuts so the body can process it faster, and since you are trying to lose weight I don’t think you’ll want any of that additional work for your body. Stick to lean meats for your diet plans and this shouldn’t be a problem at all for most people.

Protein powders – There are a lot of options for this, even vegan protein powders are now an option, which is greatly catching up with traditional protein powders, these are a great source to add into a protein diet. The most traditional consumption is mixed with water and you drink it an hour before or after you work out, and you are ready to go. It’s a simple add on to any protein diet and can be added to anyone’s diet plans as simple as going to a store and purchasing a container. For more on this, read up on my other article: Know more about vegan protein powder.

Nuts – Let’s face it, nuts are an awesome source of vitamins and proteins, however since they are just so easy to eat, you can tend to overeat and the calories in nuts are no joke. However this is a great thing to munch on when it’s not lunch or dinner time, but just make sure you only have a handful and if you are able to do that, you will be sure to have a great add on to your protein diet.

Nuts are rich in protein. With moderate intake, it’s a surefire handy protein booster with a lot of variations too!

Seitan – If you are vegan and are into the whole meat substitute while still focusing on a protein diet, then seitan is what you are looking for. With even more protein than tofu, seitan is awesome as a source of protein and should be added into any protein diet plans. While remaining faithful to your vegan needs, seitan will be able to meet any protein requirements for your diet plans you have in mind.

Green veggies – The list wouldn’t be complete without a batch of tasty vegetables that go with just about anything. Admittedly they might not be the top source of protein among all of the others that are ideal for the protein diet, but it shouldn’t be discounted altogether. And I’ll have to say that we shouldn’t forget how completely multipurpose green vegetables are for any diet plans. The additional vitamins alone in most green vegetables are a great cause to include them in your protein diet if not only for the proteins they come with.

These amazing sources of protein are unparalleled as part of the protein diet, you can mix and match what you need to make sure you never get bored with the types of food. Pair it up with an mind-blowing workout routine and you are sure to lose a ton of weight while toning yourself up.

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