7 Protein-Rich Foods for Better Blood Sugar Control
Maintaining steady blood sugar is a goal for everyone, not just diabetics. Some foods raise blood sugar. Blood sugar crashes after high levels. That can make you fatigued and hungry.
1. Eggs
Eggs are nature's nutrient. One big egg offers 6 grams of protein, plus other nutrients your body needs.
2. Salmon
Salmon—or other fatty fish—is a fantastic way to get protein if you like seafood. A 3-ounce cooked salmon fillet offers 28 grams of protein and no carbs.
3. Sirloin Steak
More than 22 grams of protein and nutrition are in a 4-ounce sirloin steak for dinner.
4. Cottage Cheese
Whole-milk cottage cheese is a great source of calcium, vitamin A, phosphorus, beta carotene, and 13 grams of protein per half-cup.
5. Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is delightful whether creamy or crunchy. Two tablespoons include roughly 8 grams of protein, fiber, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B3, and folate.
6. Chicken Drumsticks
Try chicken drumsticks instead of breasts, which may be bland. Dark meat drumsticks are delicious and include 25 grams of protein per cooked.
7. Mixed Nuts
Even peanuts, which we name nuts but are legumes, are high in protein.