High Protein

Prioritizes protein intake (1g+ per pound of bodyweight) for muscle building and satiety. Carb and fat ratios are flexible around the protein target.

In this guide8 sections
  1. 01Goal of the plan
  2. 02Who it is for
  3. 03Example meals and foods
  4. 04Foods to limit or adapt
  5. 05Grocery guidance
  6. 06Hydration guidance
  7. 07Flexibility and sustainability
  8. 08Individual nutrition note
Real chefs preparing food in a professional kitchen
Real chefs preparing food in a professional kitchen. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Visiting_Chef_Edward_Lee_prepares_food_in_the_White_House_Kitchen_with_Executive_Chef_Cristeta_Comerford,_Wednesday,_April_26,_2023,_before_the_official_State_Dinner_for_the_Republic_of_Korea.jpg. Visiting Chef Edward Lee prepares food in the White House Kitchen with Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, before the official State Dinner for the Republic of Korea by The White House, Public domain. Sourced from Wikimedia Commons.

Goal of the plan

Source best-for note: Muscle building, fat loss, satiety, athletic performance.

Who it is for

The source category is Macro-Based, with difficulty marked Moderate.

Example meals and foods

The source macro split is 35% protein, 40% carbohydrate, and 25% fat.

Meal timing: 4-5 meals, protein at every meal (30-50g per meal).

  • Chicken breast
  • Lean beef
  • Fish & seafood
  • Eggs & egg whites
  • Greek yogurt
  • Cottage cheese
  • Whey protein
  • Legumes
  • Tofu
  • Turkey

Foods to limit or adapt

  • Low-protein junk food
  • Excessive empty carbs
  • High-fat meals with little protein

Grocery guidance

Suggested addition

Build a simple list around the foods you already enjoy, then add one or two easy repeatable meals before trying to overhaul everything.

Hydration guidance

Suggested addition

Keep water available through the day and adjust fluids around heat, sweat rate, long runs, and higher-fiber meals.

Flexibility and sustainability

Suggested addition

Adequate hydration important. Safe for healthy kidneys. Most effective when combined with resistance training.

Individual nutrition note

Suggested addition

Nutrition advice should be adapted to the individual. Consider medical history, medications, preferences, budget, culture, and support from a qualified clinician or dietitian when needed.