12 High-Protein Costco Frozen Foods That Actually Taste Delicious - Tasting Table

Adults are advised to aim for roughly 15 to 30 grams of protein per meal and to recognize that more than 40 grams in one sitting is not especially beneficial. Protein can be increased with supplements, but most protein should come from whole foods. Protein-rich foods include eggs, beans, beef, poultry, fish, soy, and tofu, and combining multiple protein sources in one meal can help. Balanced meals should also include fruits or vegetables and whole grains. Costco’s freezer aisle offers convenient, well-reviewed high-protein options, many priced under $25, including items such as wild Alaskan sockeye salmon and Italian sausage and beef lasagna.

"The Mayo Clinic recommends that adults aim for around 15 to 30 grams of protein in each meal, while confirming that there actually is a thing as too much protein. In fact, consuming anything over 40 grams in one sitting isn't really all that beneficial in the end. Though you can increase your protein intake via supplements, getting most of your protein from whole foods is ideal."

"In general, it's important to add more protein-rich foods to your diet, like eggs, beans, beef, poultry, fish, soy, or tofu. Combining more than one source of protein in a meal can be beneficial, and a balanced meal should also include fruits or vegetables and whole grains. Though there are many affordable proteins you have likely overlooked while meal planning, you may not always have time to make lentils, quinoa, or beans from scratch."

"Fortunately, Costco's freezer aisle carries a wide variety of options that have great reviews and are convenient and easy to prepare. But the best part is, these frozen meals and foods are incredibly affordable. With the exception of the Kirkland Signature Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon and Kirkland Signature Grass-Fed Beef Patties, everything on this list is under $25."

"This three-pound bag contains around eight wild Alaskan sockeye salmon filets that are five-to-seven-ounces each. Each has a whopping 37 grams of protein, which is over half the recommended daily intake for adults. With a 4.4-star rating on Costco's website, shoppers praise this salmon for its high quality, taste, and low price - and one bag is just $45.39."

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