1. Chicken, Turkey, or Tuna (3 oz)
Wrap one of these standbys in a piece of bread. Four slices of chicken or turkey provide 14 grams of protein, while half a can of tuna has nearly 22 grams.
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2. Eggs (three)
They're still incredible after all these years. Hard-boiled eggs are most convenient, but it's also easy to scramble a few in the a.m. and scoop them into a microwavable container. Don't sweat the fat: It's healthy and filling.
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3. Chocolate 2% Milk (16 oz)
Refresh and rebuild at the same time. A study in the
Journal of the American College of Nutrition shows that chocolate milk may be the ideal postworkout beverage for building muscle.
4. Whey Powder (30g scoop)
This milk-derived product continues to rule the gym. Mix it with milk instead of water if you want a bit more protein. Try Nitrean; it has whey isolate for quick absorption, and casein, which is digested slowly.
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5. Greek Yogurt (5.3 oz container)
Greek-style yogurt is a lifter's dream: It's easy to carry and packed with protein. Skip yogurts with fruit and sugar; to add flavor, drop in a few berries or nuts.
Pack on muscles as you lose weight!