This guide explains what “high protein” actually means in normal UK dinners and how to hit sensible targets without every meal feeling like a diet.
What counts as a “high protein” dinner?
Aim for roughly 25–40g of protein per adult portion. Inside Juna, many recipes are explicitly tagged as “High protein” so they are easy to include in your weekly mix.
Budget-friendly protein sources
- Eggs and Greek-style yoghurt.
- Chicken thighs, pork shoulder, and pork mince.
- Tinned tuna, salmon, and mackerel.
- Tins of beans, chickpeas, and lentils.
You’ll see these ingredients used again and again in our high protein dinners and budget guides.
Building a high protein week with Juna
To focus on protein, simply choose “High protein” as one of your categories inside the app. Juna prioritises recipes with a strong protein base while keeping carbs and fats balanced.
Tips for serving high protein dinners to kids
Keep flavours familiar with wraps or mild curries and serve new recipes alongside "safe" items like cucumber. For families juggling clubs and work, pairing high protein dinners with a weekly plan makes them much easier to stick to
Let Juna do the high protein maths for you
If you like the idea of higher protein dinners but don't want to:
- Count grams
- Build your own plan from scratch
- Work out the shopping list
…then Juna can do that work in the background.
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