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Food for thought…
Want to eat high protein without spending a fortune? Here’s a simple trick I use.
One of the most important things you can do for your body is eat enough protein. Protein helps build and maintain muscle, keeps you fuller for longer, helps with recovery from workouts, and can make dieting much easier because it’s the most filling macronutrient.
A good goal for most active people is to eat close to 1 gram of protein per pound of your goal body weight. You don’t have to hit it perfectly every day, but getting close will put you in a great spot.
Now let’s talk about saving money.
Instead of looking at the price of the food, I look at how much I’m paying for every 25 grams of protein.
As a general rule, if I can get 25 grams of protein for around $1 or less, I consider it a great value.
Here are a few examples:
🐟 Canned tuna – Usually around $1 per can for about 25 grams of protein.
🥤 Protein powder – Don’t just look at the tub price. Divide the total cost by the number of servings. A 30-serving tub for $30 is about $1 per serving. A $45 tub is about $1.50 per serving.
🍗 Chicken breast or chicken tenderloins – Watch for sales and freeze extra. They’re one of the best protein-per-dollar foods you can buy.
🦃 Lean ground turkey or lean ground chicken – Affordable, versatile, and easy to meal prep.
🥣 Fat-free Greek yogurt – High in protein, low in calories, and one of the best bargains in the dairy aisle.
At the end of the day, don’t just shop based on the sticker price. Shop based on how much protein you’re getting for your money. A simple benchmark of about $1 for every 25 grams of protein can help you hit your protein goals while keeping your grocery bill under control.
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