Sources of Protein

There’s a reason protein is an essential macronutrient. Unfortunately, there are some side effects of having a protein deficiency, including loss of muscle, lack of energy, depression, hair loss, bloating/fluid retention, and hunger. Those are all things that can be avoided, and we can function at optimal levels by getting in adequate amounts of protein every day. Some of the highest quality sources of protein are:

• grass-fed, grass finished beef or bison

• organic & free range chicken breast or thighs

• pastured eggs or egg whites

• wild caught salmon or other fish

• organic ground or deli turkey

• high quality pork and bacon

• lamb

• sardines

• chickpeas

• lentils

• black beans

• tempeh

• hemp seeds

• pumpkin seeds

• full fat organic grass-fed Greek yogurt