Choose leaner, slightly larger cuts of meat

Meat provides a wide range of nutrients that the body uses for growth, maintenance, and repair, according to Jim White RDN, ACSM, an exercise physiologist. “Meat as a whole category is an excellent source of protein, heme iron, and micronutrients such as B-12, zinc, and selenium. Even the bones, in creating bone broth and utilizing the marrow, have nutritional benefits like addition collagen and [they’re] rich in iron.", he says.

Protein content may be greatly increased by choosing leaner cuts of meat and slightly increasing portion sizes. For example, sirloin steak is one of the leanest cuts of beef, making it an excellent choice for a healthy diet. When comparing beef cuts, choose those with a lower saturated fat content per serving. Look for cuts of beef with less fat marbling throughout in the butcher case, then trim the fat off the edges of the meat before eating for a great protein portion with less fat.