Top 3 Cheap Protein Sources

In this article I will be talking about the most important macronutrient for both muscle growth and repair - protein. The post will discuss three cheap and widely accessible protein sources.

Protein Powder 

Contrary to popular belief, protein powders can be very inexpensive if you know where to look. MyProtein offer a very good starting price of £18.99 per kilogram although this can always be reduced by using one of their 20-30% discount codes which are advertised on the home page or through email! Protein powders are very good for those who work or live an active lifestyle as they can be consumed in under a minute whenever an muscle protein synthesis (MPS) hit is needed.

Eggs

One regular sized egg can provide up to 8 grams of high-quality protein and for less than £1.50 you can pick up 15 eggs which works out to be over 100 grams of protein. Eggs are great as 3 or 4 can be packed into a simple omelette to gift you 24 grams of easy protein to set your day up correctly! If you're dieting the white and yolk can be separated to limit your fat intake whilst increasing protein (if you didn't know egg whites are pure protein whereas the yolk is almost all fat).

Canned Tuna

Thirdly, canned tuna is excellent as 1 can will yield 30 grams of protein for near to no fats or carbohydrates. Further, cooking is not necessary making tuna a very versatile food option which could also be used on the go. With one can of tuna costing around 55p (at its cheapest) it is an essential for anyone looking to repair after an intense workout. Just be careful not to buy tuna in olive oil if you're watching calories!