Men\'s Health UK - 10.2019

MEN’S HEALTH 61

GUT

Seven

Unsung

Protein

Sources

We eat a lot of chicken and beef,

which is no bad thing. But stick

to the tried and tested and you’ll

miss out on key nutrients from

other sources, as well as flavour

01/ Duck Breast

20g in 100g

This contains more fat than chicken,

but it’s mainly monounsaturated.

A fillet comes in at just 200kcal

and the taste is satisfyingly rich.

03/ Scallops

21g per 100g

Plump, meaty and low in

calories, these molluscs taste

best seared until crispy and then

placed atop a bowl of risotto.

06/ Mussels

15g per 100g

These are also stuffed with

vitamin B12. Throw a bag of them

into a pot with beer and butter,

then serve with crusty bread.

02/ Chickpeas

10g in half a tin

The base of houmous,

chickpeas are a great addition to

soups, salads and curries. They also

contain 7-8g of fibre per portion.

05/ Mozzarella

11.5g in ½ a ball

With a lower calorie count

than most cheeses and plenty of

calcium, this is a smart addition in

your quest to hit your macro targets.

04/ Edamame

12g per 100g

Also known as soybeans,

these are delicious in salads,

noodles and stir-fries. They’re

a solid source of minerals, too.

07/ Tempeh

20g per 100g

Cook this fermented soybean

product – it tastes meaty, not

funky – with tamari and liquid

smoke, then sub for bacon.

TREAT YOURSELF TO MUSCLE-

BUILDING PROTEIN WITHOUT

CUTTING OUT FLAVOUR

Eat Healthyish

• SMART FUEL