As Brits try to get their summer diets under way, with a growing trend online for high-protein foods and supplements, they may be skipping over the cheaper supermarket staples that are actually just as good for them. Nutritional therapist Alexandra Gorton revealed how protein and fibre are the building blocks for a summer of fitness but also pointed out the unlikely places shoppers can find them and it’s not just in protein bars. Most adults need a recommended 0.
75 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, along with 30 grams of fibre, as part of a balanced diet. Yet these requirements can increase for those that are more active or focused on strength training. Alexandra shared: “Increasing the amount of protein in your diet has several health benefits.
It can be described as the building blocks of our body as it is used for growth and repair and is essential for bones, muscles, cartilage and skin. "Whilst fibre and protein goals will mainly be reached through whole food products such as nuts, vegetables and poultry, understanding the contents of other everyday food items can help you hit your goals without compromising on taste.” Tombola analysed some of the top supermarket foods that are surprisingly high in fibre, revealing their individual grams of protein per 100g: It found the average supermarket brand peanut butter has nearly a quarter of the recommended daily amount of fibre.
However, this was measured per 100g which is roughly 20 teaspoons. It also .
