high-proteinfoods

noun

UK /ˌhaɪ ˈprəʊtiːn fuːdz/

US /ˌhaɪ ˈproʊtiːn fuːdz/

High-protein foods are foods that have a lot of protein in them to help your body grow strong.

Eggs, beans, and chicken are high-protein foods that help you build strong muscles.

SYNONYMS

protein-rich foods protein-packed foods protein-dense foods muscle-building foods

RELATED WORDS

protein nutrition diet muscles amino acids

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Foods chosen by athletes to help muscles recover after exercise.

After the race, she ate high-protein foods like yogurt and nuts.

3. Foods recommended by doctors to help people heal from injuries.

The doctor suggested high-protein foods to help his broken bone heal.

4. Foods that keep you feeling full for a longer time.

Eating high-protein foods at breakfast can stop you feeling hungry before lunch.