Answer: When consuming protein it is impotant to be aware of the saturated fat content. For example, a 4 oz. sirloin steak has approximately 20 grams of saturated fat, while a 4 oz. chicken breast has only 1-3 grams of saturated fat. Pork is way off the chart at a wopping 30-70 grams of saturated fat (depending on the cut). We recommend no more than 10 grams of saturated fat per day.

Some of the most healthy protein sources are fish, chicken or turkey breast, egg whites, low fat cottage cheese, protein shakes that are low in sugar, and many soy products.

When it comes to how much protein, we recommend .5 to 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass--depending on your goals and activity level. To assess your lean body mass you will need to find out your current body composition.

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