
Mussels
One of the most sustainable complete proteins available, mussels also supply B12, iron and omega-3 at levels comparable to salmon.
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One of the most sustainable complete proteins available, mussels also supply B12, iron and omega-3 at levels comparable to salmon.

Ground turkey has become the go-to swap for mince in everything from bolognese to burgers, and for good

Whole milk is one of the most complete single foods in the everyday fridge, delivering protein, fat, sugars

Watermelon is one of the most hydrating foods, with lycopene and citrulline for heart health and exercise performance.
Iron sits at the centre of oxygen transport and energy production. Plant (non-heme) iron is absorbed far less efficiently than the heme iron in meat and…
Dietary nitrate from leafy greens and beetroot underlies their well-replicated effects on blood pressure and endurance performance.

Grilled chicken breast over quinoa, kale massaged with olive oil, avocado and toasted walnuts. The macro-balanced lunch template worth memorizing.

Roasted beetroot with bitter leaves, toasted walnuts and feta, dressed in olive oil and balsamic. Dietary nitrates meet omega-3 ALA.

At 25 g protein for 116 calories, canned light tuna has one of the highest protein-per-calorie ratios in the supermarket.

A mild white fish that proves lean protein doesn’t need to be boring — 23 g of protein per 100 g with under 1 g of fat.

11 g of protein per 100 g makes cottage cheese a favorite of athletes, especially as an evening snack.
Inorganic nitrate from beetroot juice significantly reduced systolic blood pressure, with effects strongest in longer trials.