Proteins are large molecules which consist of the amino acids essential for our bodies to function properly. Protein consumption is essential for the human body and plays a vital role in the building and maintenance of our muscles, organs and other key tissues. Additionally, the immune system, digestive system and blood all rely on proteins to work correctly.
Cooking method has a significant effect on how healthy some proteins, with boiling, grilling and steaming being the healthiest way to consume most proteins.
Examples of healthy proteins include:
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Meat
- Beef
- Lamb
- Mutton
- Pork
- Rabbit
- Veal
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Seafood
- Anchovy
- Cod
- Haddock
- Halibut
- Herring
- Mackerel
- Seabass
- Salmon
- Snapper
- Swordfish
- Tuna
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Shellfish
- Clams
- Crab
- Crayfish
- Lobster
- Mussels
- Octopus
- Oyster
- Prawn
- Scallop
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Poultry
- Chicken
- Duck
- Goose
- Pheasant
- Quail
- Turkey
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Eggs
- Chicken Eggs
- Duck Eggs
- Goose Eggs
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