Legumes
| Food Type | Amount | Protein |
| Soybeans | 1 cup | 29 grams |
| Lentils | 1 cup | 18 grams |
| Black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, pinto beans, lima beans | 1 cup | 15 grams |
| Black eyed peas | 1 cup | 13 grams |
| Peas | 1 cup | 8 grams |
Recipe Tip: Replace meat in chili with beans or make your own hummus with chickpeas.
More: Chili-Roasted Chickpeas Recipe
Fruit
| Food Type | Amount | Protein |
| Passionfruit | 1 cup | 5.2 grams |
| Pomegranate | 1 fruit | 4.7 grams |
| Guava | 1 cup | 4.2 grams |
| Avocado | 1 medium | 4 grams |
| Dates | 1 cup pitted | 3.6 grams |
Recipe Tip: Add avocado to eggs and veggies. Make an exotic fruit salad with passionfruit, pomegranate and guava.
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About the Author
Brooke is a registered sports dietitian and the owner of Fuel to the Finish Endurance Nutrition Coaching/Destination Kona Triathlon Store in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is an avid triathlete, having recently completed her third Ironman. She integrates that personal experience and knowledge into developing customized, sport-specific fueling plans for her clients.
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