Lean proteins..get on em

Hi everyone,
a few people have asked me about lean protiens and why i make an effort to add them to everymeal and their benefits so here it comes...
Protein helps you maintain/lose weightin two ways: First, it can help you feel less hungry by providing a long-burning source of steady energy, and secondly it can trigger “thermogenesis” in the body, the process through which your body burns fat for fuel. By adding lean proteins in your diet especially for an afternoon snack will stop you being tempted to reach for the chocolate and bicsuits.
Unlike refined carbohydrates and sugars, which can increase your cravings over the rest of the day, lean protein can actually help you control cravings by reducing appetite.
Not really craving stake or a can or tuna...me either
here are some others apart from my fav chia seeds(which i have already ranted about)you may not have known about..   

• edamame and lentils are good options with a lot of fiber(8g per 100cal 1/2 cup serving for both)
• ·          1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese = 80 calories, 13 grams protein
• ·          Lean turkey breast. About 25g Protein for 100 calories (85grams). Also, there are great varieties of low calorie fish loaded with protein. For 85g Salmon there are 175 calories and 19 grams of protein.
• ·          Whey protein isolate (Syntrax Nectar): 100 cal, 23g, 4.34 cal/g 
• Spirulina: 26 cal, 5.92g, 4.39 cal/g 
• Canned tuna: 70 cal, 15g, 4.66 cal/g 
• Chicken breast: 130 cal, 27g, 4.81 cal/g 
• Shrimp: 90 cal, 17g, 5.29 cal/g 
• Smoked salmon: 70 cal, 13g, 5.38 cal/g 
• Clams: 50 cal, 9g, 5.56 cal/g 
• Salmon filet: 130 cal, 22g, 5.91 cal/g 
• Greek strained yogurt (0% fat): 90 cal, 15g, 6.0 cal/g 
• Sirloin Steak: 260 cal, 43g, 6.05 cal/g 
• Chicken breast (deli slices): 70 cal, 11g, 6.36 cal/g 
• Button mushrooms: 15 cal, 2.2g, 6.28 cal/g 
• Shiitake mushrooms: 21 cal, 3g, 7.0 cal/g 
• Canned salmon: 90 cal, 12g, 7.5 cal/g 
• Mussels: 70 cal, 9g, 7.78 cal/g 
• Oysters: 57 cal, 6g, 9.5 cal/g 
• Pork chops: 152 cal, 15.6g, 9.74 cal/g 
• Skim milk: 80 cal, 8g, 10.0 cal/g 
• Mozarella: 60 cal, 6g, 10.0 cal/g 
• Soybeans: 100 cal, 10g, 10.0 cal/g 
• Portabella Mushroom: 26 cal, 2.5g, 10.4 cal/g 
• Chicken wing: 98 cal, 9g, 10.7 cal/g 
• Egg: 70 cal, 6g, 11.66 
• Yogurt (0% fat): 70 cal, 6g, 11.66 cal/g 
• Lamb: 331 cal, 27.57g, 12.0 cal/g 
• Provolone cheese: 70 cal, 5g, 14.0 cal/g 
• Italian salami: 100 cal, 7g, 14.29 cal/g 
• Bacon: 103 cal, 7g, 14.71 cal/g 
• Muenster Cheese: 120 cal, 8g, 15.0 cal/g 
• Kashi Go Lean Protein Cereal: 200 cal, 13g, 15.38 cal/g 
• Cheddar cheese: 113 cal, 7g, 16.1 cal/g 
• Tofu: 610 cal, 35g, 17.43 
• American cheese: 70 cal, 4g, 17.5 cal/g 
• Black beans: 140 cal, 7g, 20.0 cal/g 
• Peanuts: 160 cal, 7g, 22.85 cal/g 
• Pumpkin seeds: 46 cal, 2g, 23 cal/g 
• Sunflower seeds: 262 cal, 10.48g, 25.0 cal/g 
• Peanut Butter: 190 cal, 7g, 27.14 cal/g 
• Almonds: 312 cal, 11g, 28.36 cal/g 
• Quinoa: 636 cal, 22g, 28.9 cal/g 
• Sesame Seeds: 158 cal, 5g, 31.6 cal/g 
• Cashews: 240 cal, 7g, 34.23 cal/g 
• Walnuts: 688 cal, 14.7g, 46.8 cals

Enjoy...have a lovely day :)