Protein is essential for building and repairing muscles, red blood cell, hair and other tissues. It is recommend that 10-12% of daily calories come from protein. Here is a chart of the best protein rich foods to consume.

High Protein Food Chart

Best High Protein Foods

Beans

Chicken

Clams, canned

Cod

Crab

Egg whites

Fish

Garbanzons

Halibut

Lentils

Milk, skim or 1 percent

Peas

Pheasant

Salmon

Shrimp

Soybeans, green

Tofu

Tuna, canned in water

Turkey

Vegetarian burger

Black Bean

Venison