5 Sneaky Ways That Nutritionists Eat More Protein

When you don't want to eat quinoa instead of pasta, try other old grains like teff, spelled, and amaranth, which have a lot of protein for their age. 

1. Try some ancient grains

Spelt has more than 5 grams of protein per half cup, and Kamut has more than 4.5 grams of protein per half cup. 

Easter's symbol isn't just good for hunting in the garden in your Sunday best; hard-boiled eggs.

2. Eat hard-boiled eggs

A healthy addition to your diet. Make a big batch of hard-boiled eggs to eat all week long. 

Remember when your mom would have snacks ready for you when you got off the school bus?

3. Go old school with snacks

You didn't know it at the time, but those "ants on a log" kept you from snacking on sweets before dinner.

If having enough nutrients every day is important to you, one way to get more protein is to start eating more seeds. 

4. Mix in seeds

Put hemp, chia, or flaxseed seeds in soups, pancakes, or yogurt. About 3.5 to 6 grams of protein can be added to your food with just two tablespoons of the seeds.

If you have ever been to London and looked for the best "fish and chips," you may have seen "mushy peas" as a side choice. 

5. Give peas a chance

Peas are easy to add to soups, salads, and main courses. "There are 8 grams of protein in a cup of peas.

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