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30 high-protein foods that aren’t meat (and taste great)

Protein-rich foods that aren’t meat
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Almonds
Black beans
Cashews
Cheddar
Chia seeds
Chickpeas
Cottage cheese
Edamame
Eggs
Ezekiel bread
Goji berries
 Greek yogurt
Lentils
Mozzarella
Oat bran
Peanuts
 Pea protein
Pistachios
Plant-based meat substitutes
Protein bars
Quinoa
Seeds
Seitan
Skyr
Soba noodles
Spelt
Tempeh
Tofu
Whey protein
Wild rice
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Protein-rich foods that aren’t meat

Think of protein and it's probably meat that comes to mind. But there are numerous alternative sources of this important nutrient, which your body needs to grow and repair cells. From tofu and yogurt to nuts and seeds, it’s perfectly possible to eat a protein-rich diet without relying on meat products.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover 30 ways to pack more protein into your diet – without meat.

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Maria J. Ritchie

12 January 2024

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