Power foods

Making sure you’re getting enough protein in your diet is essential for preventing muscle loss. Dietitian Caroline Trickey shows us three ways to get the 80 grams of protein a day needed to build and maintain important muscle mass.

160g turkey (47g protein)

80g salmon (19g protein)

¾ cup cooked lentils (14g protein)

150g grilled lean beef

(48g protein)

150g firm tofu (18g protein) 2 heaped tablespoons peanut butter (14g protein)

3

150g cooked chicken

(42g protein)

¾ cup green lentils (14g protein) 2 large eggs (14g protein)

2 slices soy and linseed bread

E (10g protein)