What Are the Best Protein Sources to Eat During a Cutting Phase?

[reyan treh]

[petor]

I look at protein density more than just the protein number. On a cut I want foods that give me a decent amount of protein without using half my daily calories.

[sigigya]

My biggest thing is satiety. Lean protein combined with vegetables keeps me full much longer than trying to hit protein with snacks and shakes.

[tapiye]

I keep protein sources that require almost no preparation around. When calories are low I dont want every meal to become a cooking project.

[cehayi]

I use different sources depending on the meal. Breakfast is usually dairy or eggs lunch is something lean and dinner is where I rotate meat fish or vegetarian options.

[mitim]

I have found that planning the protein first makes cutting much easier. Once I know where the protein is coming from the rest of the meal is easier to build.

[rifem nirah]

My budget changed how I approach it. I use cheaper staples most days and save more expensive protein sources for meals where I actually want them.

[firat]

I dont completely remove fatty protein sources. I just use smaller portions and make the rest of the meal leaner.

[ninaco]

Lentils and beans have become much more useful to me during cutting because the extra fiber helps with hunger.

[javona]

I prefer protein sources that work in several different meals. Minced meat for example can become a bowl wrap pasta or even a quick breakfast.