Who is a High Protein Diet good for?
People who like meat. Meat is a very good source of protein so this diet will suit anyone who loves chicken and steak. Because protein is so filling, this diet will also suit people with big appetites.
What are the drawbacks?
Too much protein can put strain on your kidneys. Cutting out too many carbohydrates can mean you don't get enough fibre and/ or vitamins and minerals.
High protein foods can be high in fat so some doctors argue a high-protein diet could be bad for your heart and cholesterol levels.
It might be hard for vegetarians to find enough different foods to eat.
What do you do?
Reduce the amount of carbohydrates like bread, pasta and rice you're eating and boost your protein intake instead. Think about each meal before you prepare it - protein like meat, chicken, fish or eggs should be the focus, not bread or pasta. Fill up with fruit, veg and salad on the side. Swap sugary snacks for protein-rich ones, for example, nuts, low-fat cheese or even pieces of chicken or ham.
What can you eat?
Lean red meat, skinless chicken, fish, dairy products (preferably low-fat ones).
Typical day's diet
Breakfast: Boiled eggs on brown toast.
Lunch: Chicken and boiled egg salad, pot of yoghurt
Dinner: Grilled or baked fish, green veg or leafy green salad.
Snacks: Nuts, mini Babybel
Top tip
If you're bored with cheese and ham sandwiches, try peanut butter instead - it's a great source of protein.
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Shannon, over 2 years
Hi, I want to do the high protein diet but cannot bare eggs, what can I replace these with?
Report this commentDeb, over 2 years
High protein diets are good for losing weight. I lost 7 lbs in nearly two weeks and I feel so full up!
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Mohan Das, over 2 years
This info is very interesting - my question is, what if u get onto a protien shake which is primarily Soya & hv this say twice a day (breakfast/lunch) Wud appreciate yr feedback on what are the downsides of prolonged use. Rgds. Mohan Das
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