Excess protein does not build muscle bulk and strength - only exercise builds muscle and keeps you toned. Protein is required to repair muscle.
You can get plenty of protein on the EFI diet from chicken, turkey, fish, seafood, oatmeal, etc and beans if you can tolerate them. An active male or female needs about 50-60 grams of protein a day or about 0.8 g of protein per kg body weight per day. If you are doing serious endurance training you need about 1 to 1.2 g per kg per day. An average chicken breast contains about 30 grams and a 1/4 cup canned tuna 12 grams. Even a 1/3 cup of uncooked oatmeal contains about 4 grams of protein.
Also, remember that even carbs such as white rice have roughly equal amount of insoluble and soluble fiber. They aren't devoid of insoluble fiber. It is just reduced because the bran is removed.
Ask lots of questions. There are plenty of people here who can give you guidance.
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