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<\/p>\nReviewed by Dietitian Katey Davidson, M.Sc.FN, RD, CPT<\/p>\n
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Key Points<\/p>\n
Sandra Bullock relies on chicken salad for a protein-packed lunch option.<\/p>\n
She enjoys yogurt and collagen peptides in her coffee for added protein benefits.<\/p>\n
Balance is key\u2014pair protein with healthy fats and fiber for a filling meal.<\/p>\n
It seems like we’re all on a constant quest to meet our protein goals each day\u2014and the good news is that there are plenty of ways to get it done.\u00a0From protein shakes<\/a>\u00a0to protein-packed dips<\/a>, there are lots of dishes and bites that can help you hit those macro goals without eating the same thing every day. Another piece of good news? Sandra Bullock just shared some of the foods she leans on to hit her daily goals.<\/p>\n Bullock recently appeared on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler<\/a>\u00a0podcast as part of her work promoting her upcoming movie, Practical Magic 2, in which she stars alongside Nicole Kidman. While answering a series of rapid-fire questions at the close of the interview, Bullock shared how she makes sure to get her protein in. “Protein,” asked Poehler. “How do you take yours? How do you get it?”<\/p>\n At the top of Bullock’s list is a healthy lunch that packs plenty of protein. “A good pulled chicken salad,” she said, causing us to add a few must-try chicken salad recipes to our weekly meal prep lists right away. After all, chicken salad really is a great way to get lots of extra protein into your diet. Whether it’s one with an everything bagel twist<\/a>\u00a0or a bare-bones, ultra-simple version<\/a>, mixing pulled chicken<\/a>\u00a0with some tasty add-ins is a quick and easy way to have delicious protein on hand for meals and snacks.<\/p>\n Also on the 62-year-old actor’s list of protein-rich eats? “Thick, 0% Greek yogurt,” says Bullock. Along with, “the little peptide proteins in the coffee in the morning.”\u00a0We also love using strained (Greek-style) yogurt to add some protein and gut-healthy benefits to our meals, especially smoothies<\/a>\u00a0or dips<\/a>.<\/p>\n For one more go-to source, Bullock also mentions “the little peptide proteins” in her morning coffee. While collagen peptides<\/a>\u00a0shouldn’t be your main source of protein, they’re a convenient way to add a bit extra to your diet and may have some benefits for skin and joint health.<\/p>\n Still, Bullock joked that she’s not always sure her high-protein diet is for the best. “Are we going to find out 10 years from now that we’ve overdone it?” she asked. “We’ve grown some, like, internal eye [from consuming too much protein]?”<\/p>\n We certainly hope not\u2014though it’s worth remembering that we should balance our diets with other key nutrients, like fiber and healthy fats. That’s part of why we love balanced but high-protein options like a chicken quinoa bowl<\/a>\u00a0for lunch or an egg sandwich with spinach<\/a>\u00a0for breakfast.<\/p>\n And\u00a0Bullock’s diet isn’t all protein, all the time. Before she chatted with Bullock, Poehler interviewed her younger Practical Magic 2\u00a0co-stars Joey King and Maisie Williams, who shared what it was like working with a star as iconic as Bullock. “When I met her, she immediately offered me some Haribos [gummy bears], which just broke the ice,” said\u00a0Williams.<\/p>\n At EatingWell, we believe all foods can fit into a balanced diet in moderation\u2014and that includes a few afternoon gummies. Want to try a new chicken salad recipe before you reach for dessert? Here are a few of our favorites:<\/p>\n