If you want to eat more protein, meat makes a pretty good choice, and our high-protein grilling recipes show you how to enjoy it more than ever.
Meat is muscle, and muscle contains a fair amount of protein (“you are what you eat.”). Most meats—and even fish like salmon—consist of about 20% protein, 60 to 70% water, and 5 to 15% fat. Learn more about basic meat science by reading our article on the subject. How much protein do you need? According to current dietary recommendations, the average sedentary adult man needs about 56 grams of protein a day and adult women need about 46 grams of protein per day. If you’re very active or trying to lose weight, aim for more.
If you follow a Paleo diet, try our paleo recipes for the grill for lots of ideas to add to your menu. Or if you just want more protein, each serving of our high-protein BBQ recipes below contains at least 30 grams of protein and some contain 50 grams of protein. Try our simple London Broil recipe, a Steakhouse Steakburger, or quick and easy Memphis-style Dry Rubbed Ribs.
