Healthy Scrapper Weekly Tip - Let Them Eat Meat!

Can I Get Some Meat with My Veggies?

I love meat and it's not something I've been willing to give up on my journey. 

For all you meat lovers out there, there is good news!  You should be able to have your meat and eat it too!

Let's be clear, when I speak of meat, I'm talking beef and poultry.  However, these tips can also apply to pork, lamb and other meats.  Here are a few tips to help you enjoy meat, without the added fat, calories or points!

• Keep portion size to about 3-4 oz.
• When buying ground beef look for sirloin or top round (especially packages labeled as 93% lean or more.
• After browning ground beef, drain to lose the fat!
• Lean cuts of red meat include the loin, round or leg portions.  Choose lean cuts as often as possible.
• Trim all fat and remove the skin from poultry before or after cooking.
• Choose grilled, baked, broiled or roasted over fried meats.
• For less saturated fat choose white meat over dark.   Also choose poultry over beef/pork.
• Whenever possible, skip processed meats such as bacon, hot dogs, and cold cuts, which are often high in sodium, undesirable ingredients and linked to certain health risks.

Looking for a great alternative to meat?  Try dry beans!  They are filling, nutritious, high in fiber and a great low fat alternative!

Tiare.

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