A 39-year-old member asked:
which type of meat is best for protein and which is the best way to cook it?
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Dr. Thomas Namey answered
Rheumatology 48 years experience
There is no "one.": Poultry anf fish are usually lean, but not as dense as lean beef or pork (contain more water). All are great. Just make sure it is lean! best baked, grilled or sauteed, not fried!
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Need guide to what is the best protein to take?
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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered
Orthopedic Surgery 49 years experience
The natural protien: Animal (food) products are rich sources of protein. Meat, milk and milk products, egg, poultry, and fish, contain balanced level of amino acids. Protein can also be obtained from plant (vegetable) food items such as legumes (soybean and soybean products, peas, beans etc.), and nuts.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of red meat? I've been told that if you're sick you should eat protein, particularly red meat. I find this doubtful. Isn't the best thing fruits and vegetables as it normally is? Can you tell me how meat is benefi
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Red : Red meat is also a good source of carnitine.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What is the best way to add variety to my lean protein sources?
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Dr. Maritza Baez answered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Depends: If you eat dairy products you can try greek yogurt or cottage cheese (otherwise soy/almond/coconut yogurt). Non dairy sources include chia seeds, beans, lentils, quinoa, eggs, artichokes, broccoli, avocado, asparagus, tofu, peas, spinach, beet greens, peanuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, garbanzo beans.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Which way to get protein tastes the best?
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Dr. Maritza Baez answered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Depends: If you eat dairy products you can try greek yogurt or cottage cheese (otherwise soy/almond/coconut yogurt). Non dairy sources include chia seeds, beans, lentils, quinoa, eggs, artichokes, broccoli, avocado, asparagus, tofu, peas, spinach, beet greens, peanuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, garbanzo beans.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What protein rich foods are the best?
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Dr. Maritza Baez answered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Depends: If you eat dairy products you can try greek yogurt or cottage cheese (otherwise soy/almond/coconut yogurt). Non dairy sources include chia seeds, beans, lentils, quinoa, eggs, artichokes, broccoli, avocado, asparagus, tofu, peas, spinach, beet greens, peanuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, garbanzo beans.
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