No doubt about it, protein is good for you – and can even help you shed those unwanted pounds. But (and you knew there was a "but," right?), it's important to eat the right amount and the right kind of protein to get the lifelong weight loss results you want.
Here are 10 terrific sources of lean protein:
1. Fish and other seafood
2. Skinless white-meat poultry
3. Lean beef (including tenderloin, sirloin, and eye of round)
4. Skim or low-fat milk
5. Skim or low-fat yogurt
6. Fat-free or low-fat cheese
7. Eggs
8. Lean pork (tenderloin)
9. Beans and lentils
10. Nuts and seeds
