Free High-Protein Diet Menu

Those on a higher-protein diet can often find themselves at a loss for possible meal options. Many people consider a "high-protein" diet nothing but meat, meat, and more meat, and to some extent they are right. However, for the average diet enthusiast, this isn't an easy way to eat. With that in mind, it's important to find a high-protein diet menu that can help you meet your goals while satisfying your pallet.

Sample Breakfast

The ideal high-protein breakfast will consist of tried and true, All-American favorites -- steak and eggs, a three-egg omelet with ham and cheese, or four or five eggs cooked to order. All of these items are full of protein (at least thirty grams per entree) and will fulfill your dietary requirements, while satisfying your hunger. To complete the meal, consider adding a side of turkey bacon or turkey sausage. Moreover, to make sure your body's nutritional needs are met, consider a piece or two of fresh fruit on the side.

Sample Lunch

For lunch, enjoy some outdoor cooking for a change, and consider having two lean chicken breasts grilled with melted cheese, alongside a crisp garden salad (with light -- or no -- dressing) and a vegetable medley. Each chicken breast will provide between twenty to thirty grams of protein, and the salad and vegetables will fuel your body with plenty of soluble and insoluble fiber to keep you feeling full longer.

Sample Dinner

Dinner will consist of one or two pieces of grilled or fried salmon. Salmon is an incredibly healthy fish, which is filled with both protein and rich in omega-three fats, which help to boost brain function and modulate insulin levels. As insulin is the primary hormone responsible for fat storage, controlling insulin through ingestion of omega-3 fats alongside our high protein diet will help to trim weight faster. On the side, consume another fresh garden salad, lightly dressed with olive oil this time (to take advantage of the healthy fats contained therein).

Snacks

Of course, if the mood strikes, you should eat a snack or two during the day. Almonds, walnuts, and other assorted nuts provide a fair amount of protein mixed with healthy fats, which can help you stave off hunger pangs. Small, high-protein snacks are also useful to keep your metabolism running in full swing between meals. Another good snack idea is to purchase some casein protein powder in your favorite flavor (try Metabolic Drive at www.t-nation.com or Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard at www.bodybuilding.com). You can always mix the protein powder with fresh fruits or berries in the blender to make yourself a homemade high-protein smoothie.

Of course, this is just a sample diet, so feel free to substitute in your favorite high protein foods, such as different cuts or types of meat or other fish in place of our suggestions. Make sure you get plenty of fiber in your diet through fruits and vegetables, however, and you are sure to be happy with the results of your diet.