What Are the Best Lean Protein Choices for Weight Loss? (0:37)
The best lean protein choices for weight loss are lean cuts of beef (sirloin), turkey, chicken breast and lean bacon, as well as grains like quinoa and chickpeas. Watch cardiologist Arthur Agatston, MD, share his favorite sources of lean protein.
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Well, lean protein can come in the form of meats if you are a meat eater, you can have lean forms of turkey, even bacon, you can have Canadian becon, breast of chiickecn and you can have lean cuts of beef like sirloin and if you're vegetarian it's more of a challenge to get protein but you can find in grains like [xx], like chick peas and in hermes, so whether you are a meat eater or not, there is a broad spectrum of lean protein you can enjoy.
Arthur S. Agatston, MD, FACC, is a preventive cardiologist, medical director of wellness and prevention at Baptist Health Medical Group and author of The South Beach Diet book series.
