Here are Some Snacks That can Help Meet Daily Protein Requirement

With Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending that women over 19 years of age consume at least 46 grams of protein every day while their male counterparts need 56 grams of protein, the Huffingtonpost.com has come out with a list of high protein snacks that can help you meet the daily requirement.

* Cottage cheese: One cup of cottage cheese contains about 25 grams of protein.

Radish - A Source of Bountiful Nutrition
Radish is a winner all the way. It is one of the cheapest and the healthiest foods nature offers us since it contains large amount of vitamin C, calcium and carotenoids.

* Tuna: One can of tuna can have as much as 25 grams of protein.

* Pumpkin seeds: A half cup of pumpkin seeds could contain as much as 14 grams of protein.

* Chocolate milk: A glass of chocolate milk can have between eight and 11 grams of protein.

The Lesser Known Fruits with High Nutrition Value
Some fruits that are less known to the common man today have hundred times more vitamin C, carotenoids, and antioxidants as compared with those in the well known fruits. These underutilized fruits are highly inexpensive too.

* Hard boiled eggs: One hard boiled egg provides roughly six grams of protein.

* Almonds: You can get 6.4 grams of protein from 25 raw almonds.

Diet and Nutrition for Healthy Weight Loss
Correct diet and a planned exercise regime is the mantra of healthy and sustainable weight loss.

* Oatmeal: A serving of oatmeal can have as much as five grams of protein.

* Peanut butter: A tablespoon of peanut butter contains about four grams of protein.

Diet and Nutrition Tips for Athletes
Athletes can be physically fit by consuming a well balanced nutritious diet, which keeps them mentally alert not only during and after the sports events but all around the year. Here are some simple and essential diet and nutrition tips for athletes.

Source-IANS