Lean proteins are a necessary part of a healthy diet. Protein contains thermogenic properties and helps burn belly fat. Protein also helps keep you full because it is digested slowly. Below are 10 “Rocco Dispirito approved” proteins.
Lean Beef
Red meat offers Vitamin B, iron, zinc, and other essential minerals. When choosing beef, grass fed beef is best as it contains a nutrient that burns fat and helps prevent fat absorption. It is best to choose leaner cuts like flank steak and a 96-4 blend when choosing ground beef.
Chicken
Chicken is thermogenic and helps burn calories while depleting fat stores. It is best to go for humanely raised chicken that is raised without hormones and antibiotics.
Clams
Clams are a good source of Vitamin B12 which is helpful in regulating metabolism.
Crabmeat
Crab contains iodine which supports healthy thyroid function. The thyroid produces hormones that regulate metabolism. It’s important to choose real crab, imitation crab is full of chemicals.
Eggs
Eggs are a great source of protein and help promote satiety.
Flounder
Flounder is high in protein, low in fat, and contains omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids help increase lean muscle which increases metabolism. Fish is very good for you so it is good to eat a wide variety.
Mussels
Mussels absorb nutrients from the water they live in. They also contain tyrosine which helps produce thyroid hormones that create a sense of well-being.
Shrimp
Shrimp is a very versatile protein. It also contains a lot of iodine and calcium.
Tuna
Tuna is another fish high in omega-3 fatty acids. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, omega-3 fatty acids can improve transmission of mood regulating brain chemicals and nutrients to the muscles. When buying canned choose water packed tuna. Frozen tuna and fresh are also good choices.
Turkey
Turkey is very low in fat and cholesterol compared to many other animal proteins. It also contains tryptophan. Trytophan makes serotonin which improves the mood. When the mood is high appetite suppressing hormones increase.
