Plenty of protein is one of the staples of a healthy diet. It’s important to know that while your body needs a good amount of protein, it’s not a miracle substance. Too much protein and too little carbohydrates can cause your body to burn its own fat rather than carbohydrates, a harmful condition known as ketosis. Plus, some sources of protein are a lot better than others.
An 8 oz. steak is full of saturated fat and packs more protein than you need for an entire day. The good news is that not a lot of people are looking to juice their beef products, and there are a lot of healthy sources of protein to choose from. Along with adding a protein powder, here are some of our favorite juicing ingredients for packing protein in your juice.
- Almonds
- Avocado
- Beet greens
- Broccoli
- Chia seeds
- Collard greens
- Flaxseeds
- Hemp seeds
- Kale
- Pumpkin seeds
- Rice
- Sesame seeds
- Spinach
- Spirulina
- Sunflower seeds