Everyone is looking for ways to increase their protein intake. Here, the trainers of celebs like Jennifer Aniston and Gigi Hadid share their tips.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the protein chatter—including a new wave of protein powders, bars, and drinks that are constantly flooding your feeds—you’re not alone. But here's the thing: Most experts recommend against relying on these protein shortcuts to meet your daily goals, instead encouraging the protein-obsessed to consume the nutrient through whole foods.
But we get it—eating the same type of protein over and over again can get boring. So we turned to the pros to help with that. Below, trainers, fitness founders, and nutritionists break down how they meet their protein goals—with a bunch of good tricks. is through “tweakments” to protein-focused meals. “Small tweaks prevent protein burnout while keeping intake consistent,” she says. Things she recommends to dancers and anyone looking for easy ways to up their protein include: Adding Greek yogurt on top of taco, chili, or potato bowls for a creamier, higher-protein finish Adding dried edamame as a crunchy topping for salads, soups, or grain bowls Cooking frozen shrimp for added quick protein Try protein-spiked versions of your favorite foods. “For example: higher protein bread such as Dave’s Killer Bread, Barilla Plus pasta, or Kodiak Cakes oatmeal or pancake mix,” she says. Saul Choza, Pilates Instructor and Founder of Winsor Choza Pilates Protein Hack: Take Meat Breaks Saul Choza, who trains celebs like Miley Cyrus, likes to incorporate different types of protein into his diet, including salmon and ground turkey for healthy tacos. He turns to meat alternatives often, too. “Nuts and yogurt are an easy way to get protein when I don’t want eggs in the morning,' Choza says. 'Also, rice and beans are a perfect protein when consumed together. It is great for times when I want to give my body a rest from meat, fish, or poultry.” Dani Coleman, VP of Training at Pvolve Protein Hack: Meal Prep Dani Coleman, who is Jennifer Aniston’s personal trainer, is all about the meal prep. “It not only saves time and resources, but it also allows you to plan ahead and build in variety so you’re not defaulting to the same meals every day.” For her meal prep, she focuses on whole-food protein sources that are easy for on-the-go. She loves edamame, hard-boiled eggs, and apples with almond butter—though protein-rich Greek yogurt is her go-to. “Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and I truly believe it sets the tone for how you feel and perform the rest of the day,” she says. “One of my go-to protein-focused breakfasts is a Greek yogurt parfait that I prep the night before in a mason jar. I mix Greek Yogurt with almond butter and flaxseed, then top it with berries and walnuts. It’s perfect for grabbing and going on my extra-early mornings.” Heather Andersen, founder of NY Pilates Protein Hack: Buy in Bulk With takeout a few swipes away, it’s all too easy to fall into a food delivery trap. Heather Andersen has one hack to not only resist that temptation and keep her protein intake on track : buying your protein in bulk. “My freezer is my accountability partner,” she says. “I bulk-order high-quality proteins so I always have something clean on hand. When I pull out a filet or chicken breast in the morning, I know dinner is already halfway done. It’s the simplest way to avoid last-minute takeout and protect my energy for the next day.” And if you’re looking for another food option that isn’t the typical red meat or chicken, she loves salmon filets. “I buy them in bulk, thaw one when I need it, and eat a 4-oz filet like it’s a chic, omega-rich protein bar,” she says. “Clean, zero additives, and almost too easy. Lili Gattyán, owner of DOGPOUND Protein Hack: Sauce It Up A major misconception when it comes to eating healthy is that it can be bland. Lili Gattyán likes to balance proteins like chicken and tofu with different vegetables like kimchi, purple cabbage, artichokes, and healthy fats like avocados. But the best way to elevate a healthy, protein-focused meal is to add bold flavors. “It’s all about how you dress it,” she says. “Sauces, spices, and dressings are endless, and mixing them up brings out different tastes within the same meal. My current favorites are a spicy cashew sauce and hot sauce; the bolder the better.” Have a beauty or wellness trend you’re curious about? We want to know! Send Vogue’s senior beauty and wellness editor an email at beauty@vogue.com.
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