The Tamesis
Where’s the beef? If you’re a shopper in the U.S., it’s probably piling up on your local grocery store shelves now that food prices have reached all-time highs. It coincides with a unique health moment where everyone is now talking about a unique word and molecule: protein.
From a protein perspective, beef’s nutritional statistics are hard to beat: Nutritionists generally recommend that we consume about 30 grams of protein per meal, and “a 3-ounce serving of beef contains about 22 to 25 grams of protein,” says Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, founder of Maya Feller Nutrition in Brooklyn. (Quick and dirty tips on how to tell if you’re on target? Use your palms as a guide. Here’s how to tell if you might be protein deficient.) “So it’s hard to find comparable foods per ounce. There’s also no comparison between plant-based and animal-based foods, because they may contain different amounts of vitamins and minerals, but plant-based proteins always have more fiber than beef or other animal proteins.”
But don’t worry, if you’re just looking to add protein without the price increase, there are actually plenty of foods you can substitute beef for. Feller recommends thinking holistically about your diet. Protein isn’t the only thing we need to keep our bodies running; There’s also fiber, fermented foods, and more. But if you don’t eat beef right now – after all, The steak is very high! —Here are some alternative ways to maintain your protein intake.
steelhead trout
If you love jerky (dried meat), we have good news for you. Dried steelhead trout is not only low-fat and sugar-free, but also contains 77.3 grams of protein per 100 grams.
smoked salmon
Saturday morning bagel lovers, rejoice! If you enjoy basting your grilled smoked salmon plain, you’re actually doing your protein a favor. There are approximately 60.6 grams of protein per 100 grams of smoked salmon (but if you can, choose smoked salmon with less salt to stay healthy).
dried kelp
While the amounts vary greatly depending on the type of seaweed you eat, you should always choose dried seaweed. 100 grams of dried and green nori typically contains 25 to 40 grams of protein, as well as iodine, magnesium and vitamin C.
High protein yogurt
When it comes to yogurt, you want it to be as unprocessed as possible. A simple rule of thumb is to simply think Greek…like Greek yogurt. “Greek yogurt typically contains more protein than regular yogurt—often twice as much!—and fewer carbohydrates,” Heather Hodson, RDN, CDCES, a clinical nutritionist at NYU Langone Health, previously said. Fashion. Feller says high-protein yogurt contains 25 to 40 grams of protein per serving, depending on the type of yogurt you buy.
pork
Each 100 grams of lean pork, such as shoulder or tenderloin, contains about 21 grams of protein, as well as many vitamins and minerals needed for daily functions.
