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Protein provides energy. One gram of protein provides just 4 calories! (One gram is about the weight of a paper clip.) It builds and maintains muscles and organs, keeps you healthy and helps you heal. You need protein all the time. Luckily, it's easy to get enough protein in the diet. One of the most popular protein sources is meat. When choosing it, remember the key words "loin" and "round" to assure you're choosing lean cuts.

Lower Fat Cuts of Meat

BEEF	VEAL	PORK
Top, Bottom & Eye of Round, trimmed Sirloin and Tenderloin, trimmed Flank	Breast, trimmed Loin chop, trimmed Loin and Rump Roasts	Arm/Shoulder, trimmed Center Loin and Loin Chop, trimmed Tenderloin

Protein is found in many foods, including meat, chicken, fish, dry beans, nuts, dairy foods and eggs. (Note: Eggs are high in cholesterol, but nutrient-rich.)

Is Soy Protein Important to Eat?

Soy protein is linked to lower blood cholesterol levels and may help prevent osteoporosis. Soy protein is in many forms: tofu, tempeh, miso, soy "milk," soy yogurt, veggie burgers made with texturized vegetable protein and soy flour.