What foods have large amounts of protein? Which have a large amount of carbohydrates?
Foods high in protein include meats (chicken breast and turkey are low in fat), milk and dairy products (skim milk and reduced fat dairy products are low in fat), soybeans, fish. Soybeans contain about 40 percent protein. Meat contains sources about 20 percent. For additional information check with the American Heart Association and the American Dietetic Association, web site at http://www.eatright.org. Both have toll free (800) phone numbers. Cereals, rice, potato, corn wheat (and bread and pasta which are made from wheat), etc. are an excellent source of carbohydrates. Yams and sweet potatoes can also be included. Fruits are mostly water but the dry portion of the fruits is carbohydrates in the form of sugars such as fructose and sucrose. If you plan to change your diet, consult you family physician. Also, it will be good if you can get an appointment with a registered dietitian. Your doctor or your local clinic/hospital can recommend one.
