Animal protein

Your body needs protein for growth and repair: the healthiest animal sources include low-fat options such as fish and the white meat of poultry.

Healthy protein sources

Protein is an essential nutrient that we must obtain from food every day, as it is not stored by the body. Deficiency is rare in the UK since protein is readily available.
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Red meat: good or bad?

Protein-rich, but also high in saturated fat, red meat should be eaten sparingly.
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Poultry for protein

Lean chicken and turkey are ideal sources of low-fat protein.For example, skinned turkey breast has only eight per cent fat, while skinned chicken breast contains 21 per cent fat.
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Fish and shellfish in a healthy diet

Low in both total and saturated fat content, fish and shellfish are excellent sources of protein and vitamins, so you should try to include them in your diet at least twice a week.
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Choosing fish for omega-3 fatty acids

Oil-rich fish such as sardines, mackerel, and salmon contain a healthy fat called omega-3 fatty acids. This fat is believed to reduce the risk of your developing cardiovascular disease by increasing the levels of “good” cholesterol in the body and lowering the levels of “bad” cholesterol and...
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Choosing low-fat proteins

In modern times the amount of proteins of animal origin that we consume has increased significantly, and with it fat consumption. Not a plus point for your health.
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How much protein do you need?

Protein is essential for the repair of muscles and tissues, muscle growth, and regulation of metabolism.
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Horsemeat scandal: What are we really eating?

Like the mad cow scandal of the 1990s, the scandal over horsemeat is once again making us question our eating habits. Should we carry on buying meat-based prepared foods? And what’s really in them?
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How to choose good meat

Do you crave a hearty stew or a tender, juicy steak every now and again? Follow our guide to choosing good quality meat.
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10 questions about seafood...

Squid, oysters, crawfish, shrimp… not only are these delicious foods, but they are also very nutritious. Unfortunately, not everybody can take advantage of them.
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10 questions about meat…

Meat is an excellent source of protein, and each type of meat has it’s own particularities… Click through for the answers to 10 questions about meat…
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