lean protein
Low-fat meat source
Lean protein refers to protein sources low in fat, especially saturated fat.
Chicken breast, fish, turkey, legumes, and egg whites are common examples.
The term appears frequently in diet and fitness contexts, where lean protein is recommended for building muscle without excess calories: I try to include lean protein with every meal.
- bisonLarge wild ox
- chicken breastFowl's pectoral meat
- codCold-water food fish
- tempehFermented soybean patty
- edamameYoung soybeans in pods
grilled chicken · venison · tofu · seitan · tissue repair · body composition · satiety · weight loss · cottage cheese · muscle building · black beans · hormone regulation · lentils · shrimp · quinoa · casein · chickpeas · Greek yogurt
- healthy foodsapple, banana, orange, carrot, broccoli
- healthy eatingvegetables, fruits, whole grains, balanced diet, fiber
- dietingcalorie counting, portion control, calorie tracker, calories, carb counting
- nutrition tipsbalanced diet, healthy snacks, meal planning, portion control, hydration
- proteincasein, whey, complete proteins, albumin, collagen
- high-protein dietsAtkins, keto, paleo, carnivore diet, South Beach
lean proteinbacon
Cured smoked pork
marbled beef · pork belly · ribeye steak · salami · sausage
lean proteinjunk food
Low-nutrition processed snacks
fast food · fried food · empty calories · unhealthy food · greasy food