A little bit more expensive than most other items on
the list, but Salmon provides an excellent source of complete proteins as well
as a significant amount of Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Salmon is a phenomenal food,
the only very minor shortcomings include its moderate cholesterol content and that a large amount of salmon on the market
come from fish farms. Choose Wild Alaskan Salmon if possible for the best
nutritional value. Unfortunately, the highest quality of salmon is also usually
the more expensive kind. If you find salmon for an excellent price, it is most
likely the farmed salmon so make sure to double check the food label or the
advertisement. Occasionally there are sales on salmon making it more affordable
I have included a few salmon recipes later on in this book.
2. Shrimp
Shrimp is an excellent
source of almost pure protein. There is very low fat content, the only real
downside is that it is very high in cholesterol. Shrimp gets a bad reputation
sometimes because it is often accompanied with plates of pasta, rich creamy
sauces, or plenty of tartar sauce. Buying shrimp when it is on sale or for
special occasions is a good snack or meal that is high in protein and tastes
great. At weddings and other formal events, I make sure to head right to the
shrimp platter and stock up. Sometimes shrimp will go on sale, and some people
eat small amounts of shrimp unlike myself, so I have included a few shrimp
recipes later on in this book.
3. Acai
Berries
While I think acai berries
have recently been touted a little too much as super-antioxidants, they are
still excellent foods to add to your diet. While they might not cure all
diseases and help you lose 20 lbs, they are worth buying if you have the extra
money to spend. Acai berries aren’t sold in a lot of stores and the acai berry
nutritional supplements are at least moderately expensive. There are countless
acai berry supplements weight loss drinks but it is not conclusive whether
these products give you the same benefits as the acai berries themselves. You
are better off purchasing grapes, blueberries, or green tea instead of acai
berries to get in your antioxidants if you are on a budget.
4. Almonds/Almond
Butter
Almonds are probably the best nut to snack on
because of a very low percentage of saturated fat content and a lower
carbohydrate content than most other nuts. Almonds are also very high in
Vitamin E and other micronutrients. Almond butter is usually very expensive but
it has a delicious sweet and toasty taste. Almonds are great as a snack or to
add some healthy fat to a meal which is important to improve satiety and fat-soluble
vitamin absorption. If almonds or almond butter are too expensive, natural
peanut butter or plain peanuts are a good substitute. If you buy them in bulk
and eat them slowly, a bag of almonds will last you a long time and provide you
with several high quality snacks.
5. Soy
Milk
Unless you are lactose intolerant or vegan, I would
recommend drinking skim milk instead because it is about 1/3 of the cost. That
being said, soy milk is still very good for you and not outrageously priced.
Soy is one of the only major plant sources of complete proteins which makes it
crucial for vegetarians. It is good first thing in the morning or post-workout
because it is quickly broken down and absorbed by the body. Soy also has
healthy fats, no cholesterol, and provides heart healthy flavenoids that reduce
cholesterol levels. Soymilk can be purchased in several delicious flavors with
added sugar or in plain form with less sugar than milk. If you don’t drink
regular milk, I’d highly recommend adding soy milk to your diet. Don’t bother
purchasing much rice or almond milk since neither of them provide any significant
protein.
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