High Protein low calorie diet
A high protein, low-calorie diet can be beneficial for weight loss and muscle building while still providing adequate nutrition. Here is a sample high protein, low-calorie meal plan:
Breakfast:
- 2 boiled eggs (12g protein, 140 calories)
- 1 cup of spinach (1g protein, 7 calories)
- 1 slice of whole wheat toast (4g protein, 80 calories)
- Total: 17g protein, 227 calories
Snack:
- 1 small apple (0.5g protein, 52 calories)
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter (4g protein, 94 calories)
- Total: 4.5g protein, 146 calories
Lunch:
- Grilled chicken breast (3 oz) (26g protein, 142 calories)
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (3g protein, 50 calories)
- 1/2 cup of brown rice (2g protein, 108 calories)
- Total: 31g protein, 300 calories
Snack:
- Greek yogurt (non-fat, unsweetened) (17g protein, 100 calories)
- 1/4 cup of almonds (6g protein, 132 calories)
- Total: 23g protein, 232 calories
Dinner:
- Grilled salmon (3 oz) (22g protein, 206 calories)
- Steamed broccoli (4g protein, 50 calories)
- 1/2 cup of quinoa (4g protein, 110 calories)
- Total: 30g protein, 366 calories
Snack:
- 1 cup of cottage cheese (28g protein, 220 calories)
- Total: 28g protein, 220 calories

