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Muscle And Bones

Here are a few guidelines for including protein in your intelligent
diet:

Try assorted types of protein. Whether or not you are a vegetarian, trying
different protein sources—like beans, nuts, seeds, peas, tofu and soy

products—will open fresh options for healthy mealtimes.

• Soy products: Try tofu, soy milk, tempeh, and veggie burgers for a
change.

• Keep away from salted or sugary nuts and refried beans.

• Beans: Black beans, navy beans, garbanzos, and lentils are great
options.

• Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and pecans are great choices.

Downsize your portions of protein. Most individuals in the U.S. consume too

much protein. Attempt to move away from protein being the center of your
meal. Center on equal servings of protein, whole grains, and veggies.

Center on quality sources of protein, like fresh fish, chicken or turkey, tofu,
eggs, beans or nuts. When you're having meat, chicken, or turkey, purchase

meat that's free of hormones and antibiotic drugs.

The bottom line is that it's crucial to pay attention to what comes along with

the protein in your food selections. Veggie sources of protein, like beans,
nuts, and whole grains, are excellent choices, and they provide healthy fiber,

vitamins, and minerals. Nuts are likewise an excellent source of healthy fat.

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