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When people usually think of the word diet, they imagine something that\u2019s going to deprive them of all the things they love to eat \u2013 and this is the wrong way to think of a diet. All that a diet really is is a way to control and plan your food intake for a specific health-related purpose: Sometimes the idea is to lose weight, other times you might want to build muscle instead.
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In either case, plan your meals around high protein and low-fat foods if you want to achieve the best results \u2013 and it doesn\u2019t have to feel like the boring type of diet that most of people imagine in their heads. You can follow a high protein and low-fat diet and still eat all of the things you like eating now with just a few small healthy changes.
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Here are 8 great high protein, low-fat foods.
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1. Chicken Breasts<\/strong>
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Chicken breasts<\/a> are one of the best things that you can add to your diet if you\u2019re looking for something that\u2019s high in protein and low in fat \u2013 and, of course, if you aren\u2019t a vegetarian who prefers to avoid meat. When you want to go on a more health-conscious diet, there\u2019s no reason why you have to cut out meat; you can simply replace the fat-laden fried meat that you might normally have had with something a little more health-conscious like chicken breasts without the skin.
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Grilled is best, and you can do plenty with it from there, including adding chicken breasts to a simple salad or using it in something else like a tortilla; remember to measure the fat and protein contents of all the ingredients that you  are adding to your meal in order to calculate the grand total of what you\u2019re eating for best results.
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2. Fish<\/strong>
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If you want a main meal component that\u2019s low in fat while being high in protein, fish <\/a>can be one of the best choices next to lean meats and chicken breast if you are not a vegetarian or vegan. Of course, when it comes to fish it should be obvious that certain types of fish are better than others \u2013 choose simple, white-flesh fish that doesn\u2019t contain a lot of fat (as opposed to fish like tuna, which can be very high in fat instead).
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There\u2019s plenty that you can do with fish, and it all depends on your taste; if you aren\u2019t sure what to do with fish because you\u2019ve never worked with it before, start with something simple that a YouTube tutorial or recipe can walk you through. The majority types of fish don\u2019t take long to prepare.
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It can also be combined with some items on this list.
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3. Beans<\/strong>
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Beans<\/a> are a staple for anyone who wants to follow a diet that\u2019s high in protein while still being low in fat; the benefits of beans are almost too many to list here \u2013 and they can even be a great replacement for the nutrients that meat provides to your diet if you\u2019re hoping to make a switch over to a vegetarian diet. At the same time, beans aren\u2019t so high in calories that you have to worry about it blasting your calorie intake out of the water.
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They\u2019re as versatile as they\u2019re healthy, and you can turn them into anything from soup through to refried beans to use in tortillas or tacos. Remember that you should also take other ingredients into account to make sure that the entire meal sticks to the rule of high protein and low fat.
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Beans are a great way to include some healthy versatility.
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4. Cottage Cheese<\/strong>
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Cottage cheese<\/a> isn\u2019t something that everyone keeps in their houses, but if you\u2019re looking for something that\u2019s high in protein and low in fat \u2013 but still rich and delicious, then cottage cheese is an excellent option to include into your diet. It\u2019s something that makes a great addition to snacks as a topping, and it can even be added to many dishes like soups and stews to add a special unique flavor to the dish.
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There are many other types of cheese that you can choose, but if you want to go for a healthy option that doesn\u2019t taste too sharp or too mild, you should opt for cottage cheese. For people who are trying to stay health-conscious, there are low-fat options available \u2013 and you can do exactly the same with low-fat cottage cheese that you can with regular cheese, it\u2019s just much better for your health.
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5. Sauerkraut<\/strong>
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Sauerkraut <\/a>is something that a lot of people might not even have tasted before, but it can be a great side to add to your meals \u2013 especially if you\u2019re hoping to load up on foods that aren\u2019t high in fat, and have a lot of other proven benefits for your health at the same time. Sauerkraut is basically another version of kimchi; both are made from fermented, spiced cabbage \u2013 and the fermentation process means that it\u2019s as alive as the probiotics that you\u2019d find in yogurt.
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Sauerkraut is healthy, tastes great and makes for a great accompaniment to many different meals, including roasts. If you\u2019ve never bought it before, you can usually find it in the same aisle as you would find other bottled preserves.
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If you find sauerkraut too strong on its own, it can be used as an ingredient to add a savory touch to stews and soups.
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6. Kefir<\/strong>
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Kefir <\/a>has achieved a lot of popularity in the last few years as a health food, and you should be adding it to your diet if you feel that you could be in better digestive health than you are right now; the live cultures that are present in kefir can be one of the best things that you do for your health, and it can help to keep your digestive system in excellent condition.
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In fact, it\u2019s so good for this purpose that it\u2019s often recommended as a possible treatment for recovering from conditions that have affected the digestive system \u2013 and the amount of healthy flora present.
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Kefir can be consumed on its own, but it\u2019s best when used as an additive to other dishes \u2013 substitute kefir where you would have added cream.
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It\u2019s a great way of being able to give your body that added health boost without <\/em>fat.
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7. Mushrooms<\/strong>
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If you\u2019re looking for high protein and low-fat foods, you can achieve a lot just by adding mushrooms to your diet a few times per week. It\u2019s pretty versatile, and what you can do with mushrooms <\/a>is limited just by your imagination. Most people would think of them as a breakfast food, but you can also find it in other forms and have a million different things to do with them to spice up your daily diet.
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Mushrooms can be included in a soup, or larger mushrooms can be crumbed \u2013 they can even just be covered with a lower-fat cheese for a delicious meal. Dried mushrooms can also be a snack, or if that\u2019s not your thing you can even find mushrooms in canned or bottled form for adding to dishes.
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With some imagination, meals like mushroom steaks can even be made to accommodate a vegan or vegetarian diet.
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8. Eggs<\/strong>
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Eggs <\/a>are a great source of protein, and they don\u2019t contain a lot of fat; if you aren\u2019t following a vegetarian diet, adding a few eggs to your diet a few times per week can help you get more than enough of the daily protein that your diet needs. There are a thousand different things you can do with an egg, although most people tend to get stuck on the idea of eggs as a breakfast food \u2013 but you shouldn\u2019t when there are so many other great options available to you.
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If you don\u2019t like the obvious look, taste or texture of a fried, poached or scrambled egg, you should go for eggs incorporated into something else instead: Think of eggs as a base for a low-fat custard, or eggs baked into a healthy bread. You\u2019ll still be getting all of the benefits \u2013 but don\u2019t have to see an egg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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