10 High-Protein, Low-Fat Foods
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1. Beans and Legumes
Beans and legumes including all lentils, dried beans and split peas are a significant source of plant-based protein. These plant proteins have plenty of fibers and other nutrients to keep one fuller longer. This makes them a great addition to dieters looking to lose weight with the added benefit of lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol.2Bazzano, L A, et al. ‘Non-Soy Legume Consumption Lowers Cholesterol Levels: a Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.’ Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases: NMCD, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Feb. 2011, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2888631/.
They can be added to a fresh salad or a steamed vegetable course to create a satisfying, well-balanced meal. Just four servings per week can reduce the risk of heart disease, making this food not only good for dieting to lose weight and a high-protein choice but fantastic for general health.
