companion, but it earns bonus points fThis dark meat cut is slightly lower in protein than its chicken breast or its higher zinc and iron content.
1. Chicken Thighs
Turkey counterpart is ever-so-slightly lower in calories and has a slightly different flavor to break up the monotony of chicken breast.
2. Turkey Breast
Shrimp are exceedingly lean (a full cup of them contains less than 1 gram of total fat) and protein-rich.
3. Shrimp
Bison is leaner than even 95 percent lean ground beef, ounce for ounce, and only marginally lower in protein.
4. Bison
Regularly consuming about a half cup of lentils (or other beans) may aid in weight loss.
5. Lentils
A single egg has 6 to 7 grams of protein, only 80 calories, and delivers choline, a nutrient that is good for brain health.
6. Eggs