Protein and Carb Combos

Choosing healthy carbs and protein at each meal helps meet your daily nutrient needs and keeps your chronic disease risks low. Examples of nutrient-dense protein-rich foods include legumes, egg whites, nuts, seeds, nut butters, low-fat dairy foods, soy products, seafood, lean meats and skinless poultry. Healthy carbs include oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice, whole-grain cereal and whole-grain bread. Nutritious protein and carb combinations include whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk; brown rice and broccoli with legumes, tofu or grilled chicken; grilled salmon with steamed asparagus and quinoa; egg whites on whole-grain bread; low-fat cottage cheese topped with fruit; or oatmeal made using low-fat milk topped with nuts. blushing style garments for bridesmaid in pastel pink