Your mouth is practically drooling as you flip through the pages of a popular bodybuilding magazine, all those great protein supplements.
Goal.
There’s one major problem: You’re so broke you can’t even afford the cheapest protein on the nutrition store shelves.
And you know what, that’s a good thing!
No, I haven’t lost my mind.
Here’s something you can do, even if you can’t afford the supplements.
FOOD TO THE RESCUE
Well, the above is only partially true: good old-fashioned food will come to your rescue, but the problem is that it has to be the right food.
So what exactly is the right food?
Good question.
Well, since you can’t afford the latest super-wonder protein, how about spending some money on chicken thighs?
Before you laugh, listen to me!
If you look, you can find great deals.
I know some of you might be thinking, but chicken thighs have more fat than chicken breasts.
Safe.
Goal.
For most young people reading this, added fat isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as with their fast metabolism and sometimes poor appetite, the added fat and calories will do them good.
Also, if you don’t like the taste of a dry chicken breast, chicken thighs can be a welcome change of pace.
Until next time.
EGGS STILL WORK
While whey protein is good, don’t be fooled into thinking the good old egg has missed something.
Because he doesn’t have.
If you eat the yoke and all, it contains everything you need, protein, plus a bunch of other healthy stuff.
Bodybuilders of yesteryear used to eat eggs and gain a lot of muscle.
And again, if you shop around, you can get some great deals.
THERE IS MORE THAN MILK
I know when people think of protein, some people think that milk is a good choice.
But there is something that I think is even better than milk.
And that’s cottage cheese.
I like the dry type of curd – it contains a lot of protein and very few carbohydrates.
You can cover it with sunflower or pineapple seeds.
Use your imagination and create your own favorite dressing.
LAST POINT
The great thing about eggs and cottage cheese is that they are easy to take anywhere.
Which is good when you’re looking for a quick meal that packs a lot of high-quality protein.
CONCLUSION
While all those expensive fancy cans of protein powder are nice, they can be replaced with good old-fashioned food.
So the next time you’re strapped for cash, but still want to get the protein you need, try the ideas above!
Your taste buds thank you.
