High-Protein Raw Foods

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Raw food diets include uncoo&ed fruits, %egetables, nuts, seeds and sprouted grains, reports #lissa (ohen"com, a website dedicated to healthy recipes" Howe%er, raw food diets may also contain beans and whole grains" *enerally +, percent of the food on a raw diet must be uncoo&ed" any of these foods, despite not being meat, ha%e an adequate protein profile" -uts and seeds contain some of the highest protein %alues of many e%eryday foods and are readily a%ailable from most food stores"

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-uts are extremely healthy foods, containing high amounts of protein and fatty acids according to /eight 0oss for all, a website dedicated to diet and nutrition" -uts also contain %itamins such as magnesium and other essential minerals" !ome of the highest protein nuts include almonds which ha%e .) grams of protein per ser%ing" 'ra1il nuts which ha%e )2 grams per ser%ing and peanuts which contain ., grams per ser%ing" #lthough some people consider peanuts to be a legumes, they are still a raw food"

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!eeds also contain a high amount of protein per ser%ing" Pump&in seeds aren3t $ust for snac&ing around Halloween time

anymore" They also pro%ide .4 grams of protein per )55 gram ser%ing" !esame seeds gi%e you .6"2 grams of protein per )55 gram ser%ing, and sunflower seeds pro%ide .2 grams of protein per )55 gram ser%ing" !eeds also are rich in %itamins such as iron, 1inc, ' %itamins and other essential minerals, reports 7egetarian!ociety"org, a website dedicated to %egetarianism"

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'eans pro%ide a significant source of protein" 8ne cup of soybeans contains approximately .9"6. grams of protein" Pinto beans contain )2 grams of protein per cup" 'lac&-eyed peas contain )2"2: grams of protein, and &idney beans contain ):"22 grams of protein per ser%ing" 'eans are high in carbohydrates, which are a significant source of energy to fuel you throughout the day" 'eans also contain a significant amount of ' %itamins and iron"

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(ertain whole grain foods are loaded with extra protein and contain a significant amount of fiber" Two slices of regular whole wheat bread contains up to , grams per protein" 8ne cup of coo&ed quinoa contains approximately )) grams of protein" Raw oat bran also contains up to )6".6 grams of protein per cup" Tofu, which is a popular food among %egetarians also contains up to +"96 grams of protein per ser%ing" /hole grains also contain a high amount of ' %itamins such as ribofla%in, thiamin, niacin, panthothenic acid and folate"

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#1: Cheese

Of all cheeses low sodium Parmesan cheese provides the most protein with 41.6 grams per 100 gram serving. It is followed by regular whole Parmesan at 35.8 grams of protein per 100 grams. That is 10 grams of protein per ounce, and 3.6 grams per cubic inch. Other cheeses like Romano, Mozzarella, and Swiss provide around 28-30 grams of protein per 100 gram serving. Softer cream cheeses, or spreadable cheeses, provide the least protein with only 16 grams per 100 gram serving.
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#2: Mature(Large)Beans

The older, larger, and more mature a bean gets the more protein it carries. Mature roasted soybeans (Edamame) have the most providing 39.6 grams of protein per 100 gram serving, or 68 grams per cup. They are followed by mature Lupin beans which provide 15.6 grams per 100 gram serving. That is 25.8 grams per cup.
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#3: LeanVeal and Beef

To get the most protein out of meat, it is best to choose lean cuts. Specifically the top round of veal or beef provides around 36 grams of protein per 100 gram serving, or 93 grams per pound, and 31 grams in a 3 ounce serving.
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#4: RoastedPumpkin,Squash,andWatermelonSeeds

A popular food in the Middle East and East Asia pumpkin and squash seeds provide 33 grams of protein per 100g serving, that is 74.8 grams per cup and 9.2 grams per ounce. Watermelon seeds provide slightly less at 28 grams of protein per 100 gram serving. If you can't find these seeds in your local supermarket you will surely find them in Middle Eastern or East Asian specialty stores. Alternatively, you can also save any pumpkin, squash, and watermelon seeds you have and roast them in your oven. The seeds are typically consumed by cracking the outer shell and eating the seed inside.
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#5: LeanMeats(Chicken,Lamb,Pork, Turkey)

Most lean meats provide around 30 grams of protein (30%) in a 100 gram serving. Chicken broilers have the most with 32.8 grams of protein per 100 gram serving, which is 21 grams per pound, and 27 grams in half a chicken breast. Pork loin and chops have 30 grams per 100 gram serving or 19.2 grams of protein per chop.
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#6: Fish(Tuna,Anchovies,Salmon)

Fish are becoming more popular as knowledge spreads on the value of their fats and oils. As for protein Yellowfin Tuna provides the most with 30 grams per 100 gram serving, or about 8 grams per ounce. It is followed by Anchovies(29g), Salmon(27g), Halibut(27g), Snapper(26g), and Tilapia(26g).
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#7: FishEggs(Roeand Caviar)

Caviar and fish eggs are most often eaten as a garnish or spread. A sampling of fish roe (eggs) from a variety of species found they provide 28.6 grams of protein in a 100 gram serving. That is 8 grams of protein per ounce. Caviar will provide 24 grams of protein in a 100 gram serving or 6.9 grams per ounce. Chicken eggs, by comparison, only offer 13.6 grams of protein in a 100 gram serving, or 6.3 grams of protein per egg.
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#8: YeastExtractSpread(aka: Marmite)

Yeast extract spreads are popular in Britain and Europe, and have started to gain popularity in the U.S. A good vegan source of vitamin B12, the spread also packs a lot of protein. One hundred grams provides 27.8 grams of protein, that is 1.7 grams per teaspoon.
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#9: Lobsterand Crab

Crab and lobster are most commonly served baked, steamed, or in bisque. A 100g serving of lobster contains 26.4 grams of protein, or 43 grams per lobster. Crab provides a little less with 19.4 grams per 100 gram serving.
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#10: Lentils, Pulses,and Peanuts

Lentils, pulses, and peanuts (a legume) are a great vegan source of protein. Peanuts provide the most protein with 23.7 grams per 100 gram serving or 6.6 grams per ounce, 0.2 grams per peanut. Lentils provide the most protein when consumed raw at 25.8 grams per 100 gram serving, and 9 grams per 100g serving cooked (17.9 grams of protein per cup). Click to see complete nutrition facts.
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Milk
(onsidered nature3s perfect growth-inducing protein, mil& contains both slowdigesting casein and fast-digesting whey protein" En cow3s mil&, this ratio tips way toward the casein protein content, equaling approximately 95 percent" /hich means that .5 percent of cow3s mil& comes from whey" il&, howe%er, contains high lactose and may cause allergic reactions or gastrointestinal discomfort in some indi%iduals" *oat mil& contains proteins that digest more readily in the human body, according to B uscle G Fitness"B -ot as widely mass-produced, goat mil& contains fewer hormones, pesticides and antibiotics" !&im mil& contains 9g of protein per cup"

Yogurt
Cogurt also naturally contains some whey protein because it comes from mil&" En addition, yogurt contains probiotics or natural bacterial flora, which line the intestines and play a role in o%erall health and digestion" For dieters, probiotics help with weight loss because they naturally alter how much fat the body can absorb during digestion, according to BFi%e Fat FightersB by atthew Hadey" !ome research suggests that an in%erse relationship exists between eating yogurt and being o%erweight" (hoose plain and fat-free yogurt, which contains ):g of protein per cup" #dd yogurt to fruit smoothies granola, fresh fruit or other healthy snac&s"

Cheeses
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