With 6,000 Australians searching for ‘strength training’ in the last month, ready-made meal delivery company YouFoodz shares the importance of a high protein diet for strength training, and what foods include the protein you need.
Each month ‘high protein’ receives 21,000 searches in Australia and ‘high protein foods’ receives 4,000. Additionally, people searching for ‘easy high protein meals’ are up 40% in the last month alone.
High protein meals offer a wide range of benefits. Not only does protein leave you feeling fuller for longer, high protein foods have also been shown to contribute to lean muscle mass and strength.
They’re full of essential and non-essential amino acids which aid cellular health, strengthening and repairing your muscles while increasing energy levels, too, which is why they’re an important part of your strength training.
Without adequate protein, your efforts at the gym might not help you achieve your goals. But what foods should you actually be eating to get that protein?
We all know the usual list of high protein foods such as chicken, beef and eggs, but YoufFoodz have shared a list of high protein foods you might not know about:
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Chicken
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Salmon
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Shrimp
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Tuna
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Beef
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Soy
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Eggs
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Yoghurt
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Cottage cheese
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Beans
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Chickpeas
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Oats
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Quinoa
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Almonds
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Lentils
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Beans
You also don’t have to be a meat eater to get your protein everyday. This list of high protein foods contains a number of vegetarian and vegan options such as eggs, soy, beans, chickpeas and more.
If you’re struggling to think of delicious high protein recipes, or looking for a quick fix to help incorporate more protein into your diet then YouFoodz high protein ready meals are perfect for your post gym meal. Check out the full range online.
Key Facts:
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6,000 Australians are searching for information about ‘strength training’ each month
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Similarly, over 21,000 people are Googling ‘high protein’ and 4,000 searching for ‘high protein foods
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Ready-made delivery company, Youfoodz, are sharing why high protein meals are important for strength training, and which foods contain the protein you need
About us:
About YouFoodz
Healthy eating, made easy! Launched in 2012, Youfoodz is on a mission to create the future of food, believing every Australian deserves access to fresh, affordable and tasty food. The ever-changing menu of fresh ready-made meals, snacks and drinks can be delivered to your door. Youfoodz works with local farmers to deliver the freshest meals, guaranteed. Youfoodz meals are delivered fresh (NOT frozen), all portion & calorie-controlled, and ready to heat & eat in minutes. Youfoodz has been voted Best Food Delivery Service by ProductReview 3 years in a row, and awarded Best Rated Meal Delivery Service (2021) for variety by Finder.
Data source
Google Trends data from the 15th August 2023.
Contact details:
Sophie Smith
sophie.smith@wearenorth.uk