If you are looking to add more protein to your diet, it can be hard to know which foods you should be eating. It is recommended that you multiply your body weight in pounds by .37 (or kilograms by .8) to find the minimum grams of protein you should be eating in a day. Eating too much protein can be unhealthy, so be aware if you are boosting your protein intake that you are not eating too much.

 Obviously meat is a good source of protein. Chicken, pork and beef usually contain about 7 grams of protein per ounce. A hamburger contains approximately 28 grams of protein, a steak is about 42 grams, a chicken breast is about 30 grams and a serving of ham has about 19 grams. Another high source of protein is fish. Most fish fillets contain about 22 grams of protein, and canned tuna has about 40 grams.

 If you are looking for alternative sources of protein other than meat, nuts and seeds are a good choice. Two tablespoons of peanut butter contains about 8 grams of protein and a ¼ cup of almonds, peanuts, and pumpkin seeds each have about 8 grams as well.

 Another great source of protein is eggs. One large egg contains about 6 grams of protein. Dairy is also a logical choice, one cup of milk contains up to 8 grams of protein. Yogurt has about 10 grams of protein per cup and hard cheese (like parmesan) has 10 grams per ounce.

 Finally, beans are a healthy way to get your daily protein intake. Most beans have about 10 grams of protein per ½ cup, and soy beans have 14 grams per ½ cup. Tofu contains about 20 grams of protein per ½ cup, so there really are many choices when choosing foods to help increase your daily protein levels.