The Weight Loss on a Budget Tip for Today: #15 Diversify Your Protein Options. Meat is not the only source of protein. There are so many different, affordable options for you to get the protein you need. Sometimes, having variety in terms of meat can be expensive. You may not be able to afford some leaner cuts. You may not be able to experiment with things like bison or buy steak. Here are the options everyone thinks of when looking for lean sources:
- Poultry – My fav is Chicken Breast – Buy it in bulk and freeze it
- Lean Red Meat
- Fish – Canned Tuna is very affordable
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Egg Whites
- Cottage Cheese
- Whey Protein Powder
Here are some affordable protein options you may not have considered:
- Quinoa
- Almonds
- Beans
- Seitan – Faux Meat made with gluten
- Soy Faux Meat products, like Tempeh or Veggie Burgers
- Roasted Soy nuts
- Tofu
- Peanut Butter
- Soy Protein Powder
- Hemp Protein Powder
- Almond Milk
- Soy Milk
- Edamame
- Lean Pork, like pork loin or chops
- Chicken Tenderloin
Check out this great Men’s Health article for more info.
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