Some research has even shown that
consuming lean red meat can increase the amount of lean mass gained with weight training (18).
Not exact matches
Lean poultry and fish, which I previously
consumed in favor of
red meat, became a no - go because they simply didn't agree with me anymore.
«Clean» foods are priorities so you
consume less additives and preservatives, and small amounts of
red meat that are eaten are
lean, good quality and preferably organic.
This can be
consumed as
lean turkey or chicken breast, but if you're going to put down some double cheeseburgers, be sure to factor in the amount of fat from the
red meat and the carbohydrates from the bun as well.
If you're a
red -
meat lover but don't want to be
consuming high volumes of fatty
red meat numerous times per week, opt for
lean ground turkey or extra-
lean ground beef instead of the regular ground beef.
* For those with predominant protein (35 % of total calories or higher) in the diet, and those who
consume at least 1 portion of
red meat daily, consider 0.2 g / kg
lean mass.
While it is completely possible to
consume enough protein from plant - based foods (and I often suggest everyone enjoy some purely plant - based meals a few times per week), animal protein (including
red meat, chicken, turkey and fish) also provide great sources of protein, rich in a variety of minerals, vitamins and healthy fats (as long as we stick to good - quality
meats as mentioned above, and
leaner cuts).