Food | Serving | Protein | Notes |
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Lentils | 1⁄2 cup | 9 grams |
This lowly legume packs a wallop of not just protein but fiber as well (8 grams in 1⁄2 cup) and is extremely versatile.
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Peas | 1⁄2 cup | 4 grams |
Get protein and a dash of color with peas.
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Hemp Seeds | 3 Tbsp | 16 grams |
The small seeds of the hemp plant are rich in protein and essential fatty acids.
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Pumpkin Seeds | 1⁄2 cup | 20 grams |
Roasted and salted or raw, pumpkin seeds add a quick and hefty dose of protein to any snack or meal.
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Spirulina | 1 Tbsp | 4 grams |
This bright green algae powder may not look appetizing, but:
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Collard Greens | 1 cup | 4 grams |
If a plate of collard greens doesn’t sound like something you’re family would dig into, take heart; there are many ways to incorporate these super healthy greens into foods your family will eat.
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