Your Fitness: 3 easy ways to increase your protein intake!
Our protein source should be our first priority when deciding on what meal you are putting together.
By now, most of us will have heard the many benefits protein has to offer in terms of health, performance and recovery.
However, a lot of people who come to work with me still struggle with increasing their intake and understanding just how much they need.
In this article I will offer three tips I give to clients who are struggling with the above.
What is the first thing you think of when deciding on what meal you are putting together? In my opinion, our protein source should be our first priority.
Whether that’s a meat of choice, eggs or some protein powder - we can then look to build our meal around this, including our carbohydrate and fat sources, as well as some fruit or veg to boost our fibre intake.
A very important factor for people looking to make a sustainable change to their nutrition. Make it convenient. Having protein sources in easy to grab places, which might replace the packet of biscuits we so often reach for!
There is nothing wrong with biscuits - we just need to have these things in moderation and make them a part of a meal, as opposed to grazing away at them during the day.
Maybe include 1-2 biscuits after your dinner as opposed to every time you feel a bit peckish throughout the day for example.
Having some high protein snacks lying around like protein bars or shakes can help us to remain more goal-oriented while trying to manage hunger and cravings.
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither will a protein target that is double or triple your usual intake. Start small and figure out what you normally consume day-to-day. The aim should be to bring this up over time and allow your body to adapt to a higher intake of protein.
Aim to make small changes week to week and try to fit the plan around your life, not your life around the plan.
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Lastly, I would also like to clarify that I am not a registered dietician. All advice disclosed here is simply advisory based on my qualifications as a fitness professional and personal experience and knowledge gained working with individuals and helping them reach their goals.
The advice given is not designed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.
I hope someone out there found some of this information useful here, just some food for thought.
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