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The New World of Lean Meats

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If you’re trying to eat healthy and select lean proteins, facing the meat case may be overwhelming. You can now find more cuts of meat and poultry than ever before, and knowing how to cook them can get confusing. Here’s a low-down on how to make sense of the meat and poultry case. Defining “Lean” The 2015 dietary guidelines for Americans recommended choosing lean protein. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration food labeling criteria, to be labeled as “lean,” the cut of meat must be less than 10 percent fat by weight, or it must contain less than 10 grams of fat and 95 milligrams of cholesterol and a maximum of 4.5 grams of saturated fat per 100 grams. “Extra lean” contains less than 5 grams of total fat, less than 2 grams of saturated fat and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol per 100 grams. All of the following proteins are “complete,” meaning they provide all nine essential amino acids that your body needs. However, portion control is

Clean Eating Chicken Vegetable Curry Rollups Recipe

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While Mexican food is one of my all-time favorites, Indian food runs a close second. I love the spices, aromas and exotic flavors with all my heart. That being said, I’m the only one in the house… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2gSE205