Simple Steps to a Healthier Diet – Proteins

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For quite some time now we have been bombarded with printed material, and informational television that our diets have been less than stellar.

Eat Two to Three Servings of Protein-Rich Foods Every Day

There are simple steps to make sure that you are eating right.  By having enough protein in your system, you will build some lean body mass and muscle strength.

What has happened is that people, in their search for  ways to lose weight, often stop consuming any red meat.  While red meat is an excellent way to go on this, it isn’t your only choice.

There are soy products, beans and eggs.  If you are sincerely interested in changing your body it is good to know that two or three ounces of  protein is the way to go.  Protein makes you feel full until your next meal.

Don’t worry, there are loads of ultra-lean meat, poultry, pork, processed meat that would be a good protein source.  Plus it is more satisfying than just soy, beans and eggs.  Additionally, there is no saturated fat being ingested.

Another tasty way to get where you’re going is fish.  Some fish are leaner than others, but that extra oil in some are filled with omega-3 fat, that people need.  If a steak isn’t for you, get a beautiful piece of salmon or mackerel and indulge yourself in fish twice a week.

Vegetarians often eat plant protein, which is naturally low in fat and cholesterol.  Not only that but they contain fiber and phytochemicals that are missing from meats.  We suggest you try to eat a vegetarian diet at least once or twice a week.

Legumes (beans) often come to the rescue in a discussion about health.  Beans can do anything.  They are high in protein, fiber and nutrients.  You cannot go wrong with beans – and, they also stabilize sugar levels.  Add tofu to your next stir fry.  Delicious.

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