Health Tip: Finding Protein in Foods

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(HealthDay News) -- Protein is an important part of your diet because it helps build lean muscle.

The American Dietetic Association says preferred choices for protein include:

• Beans, lentils, peas and other legumes.
• Seeds, nuts and nut butters (such as peanut butter).
• Lean cuts of chicken, turkey and beef.
• Seafood, including salmon, tuna and shrimp.
• Cheese, yogurt and eggs.
• Tofu and other soy-based foods, and meat substitutes such as tempeh.

-- Diana Kohnle

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