Protein Power Foods for Men

It goes without saying that oftentimes men don’t always make the best food choices. Although there are those that are avid gym goers, in general a man’s daily diet does not always consist of the food items that will help him lead a healthier life later on down the line. Protein is one factor that is essential not only for proper health but in building muscle, which is undoubtedly one of the main goals for men that work out. However, it is helpful to choose the right food items that contain natural levels of protein aside from a hearty helping of meat.

Many men might be surprised to know that there is more to protein than chucking down steak, hot dogs and hamburgers. There are plenty of natural sources of protein that are found in other foods aside from meat products, which will not only help boost the health of the male body but in a way that is nutritious. The variety of food items to choose from for more protein is ideal for just about anyone’s taste palette, which means that you can easily find one or more food combinations to incorporate into your daily eating regimen.

Men that enjoy power shakes will want to gather together the following ingredients to create a homemade peanut butter and chocolate power shake: 1 1/2 cups of ice, 1/2 cup of low-fat cottage cheese, 1 cup of a chocolate (2%) dairy beverage and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Preparing this recipe is a snap and only requires throwing all of these ingredients together into a blender and blending on high for about 30 seconds. Now it is ready to serve!

Instead of stopping by the taco truck and ordering a hefted-up burrito, prepare your own healthier version at home by gathering 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons of salsa, 1/2 cup of lean, diced ham, 1/4 cup of low-fat, shredded Cheddar cheese, 1 large egg, 4 beaten, large egg whites and 1 large, whole-wheat tortilla. To put together this flavorful dish, start off by sautéing the diced ham in a non-stick skillet until it starts to brown. Add the ham to the tortilla then use the skillet to scramble the eggs. Mix with cilantro and add to the tortilla, followed by the salsa and cheese and you’ll be good to go.

Are you a fan of oatmeal? Then you’ll enjoy adding a few protein rich ingredients into this traditional meal. You’ll need 1/2 cup of fresh berries, 1 cup of rolled oats, 1 scoop of vanilla whey-protein powder, 1 cup low-fat milk, sugar (to taste), ground cinnamon and salt (both of which only need a dash). In a large bowl, mix together the milk and oats and microwave for one minute. Stir to thoroughly blend the ingredients together and then microwave for an additional minute. Now add in the sugar, salt, berries and cinnamon. After it has cooled a bit, mix in the protein powder, stirring to make sure it is well blended.