Want to lose body fat? Fitness coach shares 10 high-protein dinners for healthy weight loss

When it comes to fat loss, diet plays just as important a role as exercise. While workouts help burn calories and build muscle, a balanced diet rich in protein, healthy fats and quality carbohydrates can make weight loss more effective by preserving muscle and keeping you full for longer.

Fitness coach and wellness influencer Claire Shiver recently shared the 10 high-protein dinners she relies on while cutting body fat. Each meal packs around 38-46 grams of protein and roughly 450-520 calories, making them filling yet calorie-conscious.

Here are her go-to dinner ideas:

• Chicken rice power bowl: Grilled chicken breast, jasmine rice, broccoli and olive oil (480 kcal, 42g protein).
• Turkey taco bowl: Lean ground turkey with rice, lettuce, pico de gallo and Greek yoghurt (490 kcal, 44g protein).
• Shrimp rice bowl: Shrimp, jasmine rice and mixed vegetables seasoned with garlic, ginger and soy sauce (455 kcal, 46g protein).
• Mediterranean chicken bowl: Chicken, rice, cucumber, tomato and feta with lemon and oregano (505 kcal, 43g protein).
• Salmon rice bowl: Baked salmon with jasmine rice and cucumber (510 kcal, 40g protein).
• BBQ chicken sweet potato bowl: Chicken breast, roasted sweet potato and green beans with BBQ sauce (470 kcal, 44g protein).
• Lean beef burrito bowl: Lean ground beef, rice, lettuce and salsa (520 kcal, 38g protein).
• Light chicken Caesar bowl: Grilled chicken with romaine lettuce, light Caesar dressing and parmesan (480 kcal, 42g protein).
• Chicken stir-fry bowl: Chicken breast, rice and stir-fried vegetables with soy sauce (460 kcal, 45g protein).
• High-protein pasta: Grilled chicken with protein pasta and marinara sauce (520 kcal, 46g protein).

These meals are designed to provide ample protein to support muscle maintenance while delivering balanced carbohydrates for energy and vegetables for fibre, helping make fat loss more sustainable.