What Are The Leanest/Best Cuts Of Red Meat To Eat?
Your Questions Answered By Tom Venuto Question: I am in the process of changing my diet in order to gain more lean muscle mass. I understand the importance of eating protein every three hours to maintain positive nitrogen balance for muscle growth. What I would like to know is how many grams of protein are in an ounce of chicken, salmon, and lean red meat. Also, what are the leanest/best cuts of red meat to eat? Answer: Lean meats are one of the best protein sources available for bodybuilders. Three to five ounces of any lean cut of meat will provide you with approximately 30-40 grams of high quality, complete protein (which is the perfect amount to consume with each meal). The drawback with certain types of animal proteins is that the protein is often accompanied by large amounts of saturated fat. This is especially true of pork and red meat. While red meat is generally higher in fat than poultry, some cuts of red meat such as top round or eye of round are almost as lean as chicken br
