3. Beans:
How do you get your teen to try beans? For one, tell her that one cup of dry beans contains about 16 grams of protein. Use your creativity and make beans a staple in her diet.
Bonus:
Regular intake of beans reduces the risk of breast cancer by 24% (2).
How To Serve:
Does your teen have a favorite soup or stew recipe? Just add some beans into the dish. You can also make a healthy, yummy salad using beans and legumes.
4. Lentils:
Lentils are among the healthiest foods available in the world. ½ a cup of lentils contains about 9 grams of protein.
Bonus:
If you are a vegetarian family, lentils are the perfect choice for your teen. Lentils are as good a source of protein as meat and offer excellent vegetarian and vegan options (3).
How To Serve:
Pair lentils with vegetable soup or pasta salad.
