Kidney Beans
Kidney beans are among the most versatile pulses in the kitchen, delivering a satisfying combination of plant protein
22 June 2026
THE COLLECTION
Health Benefit: Muscle Growth
Every entry in this collection — sourced, checked and written to be read.
Magnesium
Magnesium is among the most common shortfall nutrients in modern diets, since refining strips it from grains. It is concentrated in seeds, nuts, dark chocolate and…
22 June 2026
Tuna (canned, light)
At 25 g protein for 116 calories, canned light tuna has one of the highest protein-per-calorie ratios in the supermarket.
12 June 2026
Eggs
Eggs are the leading food source of choline, with complete protein, vitamin D and lutein — all in a cheap, versatile package.
12 June 2026
Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)
Straining yoghurt concentrates its protein to double that of regular yoghurt, with live cultures supporting the gut microbiome.
12 June 2026
Cottage Cheese
11 g of protein per 100 g makes cottage cheese a favorite of athletes, especially as an evening snack.
12 June 2026
Lentils
Few foods match lentils’ combination of plant protein, fibre and iron for the price.
12 June 2026
Chickpeas
The base of hummus and falafel delivers nearly 9 g of protein and 8 g of fiber per 100 g cooked — a satiety…
12 June 2026
Black Beans
One of the most complete plant proteins in the supermarket, black beans combine protein, fibre and resistant starch for heart health and blood sugar control.
12 June 2026
Pumpkin Seeds
One of the best natural sources of magnesium per 100 g, pumpkin seeds also supply zinc for immune function and phytosterols for prostate health.
12 June 2026
Chicken Breast
31 g of complete protein per 100 g cooked with barely any fat, plus a full day’s selenium and most of your B6.
12 June 2026
Turkey Breast
One of the leanest common meats, turkey breast delivers around 29 g of protein with very little fat, plus selenium and B6.
12 June 2026