to eat an animal which spent a mere 6 weeks growing, sitting still in a cramped cage? Not me. I was visiting my Mum recently and she’d bought a free-range organic chicken as a treat. Usually they eat the standard ‘quick grow’ caged chicken. My Dad was concerned that the bird was uncooked, due to the pink flesh around the bones, and the thighs were almost impossible to pull away from the body. I assured him that chicken is supposed to be like that! Redder meat and strong tendons because it’s actually had some blood in it’s tissues from walking around like chickens are meant to. Plus the flavour was sensational! It’s worth the price, even if it meaThe popularity of eating less carbohydrates and more protein means many people want a list of high protein foods. This two part article provides is a comprehensive protein list from animal sources to support your dietary choices.

Once you know what is on the list, how do you know which protein is healthiest? If you do want to eat high protein foods regularly, it is vital that you choose good quality proteins. So which animal proteins are the best quality for good health? In this article we'll look at how you can make sure the protein you eat supports your whole body.

For vegetarian protein choices search for my article: A vegetarian list of high protein foods – plus how to stay healthy eating only vegetarian protein.

List of high protein foods from animal and seafood sources

Note: 30 grams (one ounce) of meat or fish has approximately 7 grams of protein.

1) Red meat and pork

Animal protein is an excellent form of complete protein. ‘Complete’ means it contains all the essential proteins, which are only available to the human body through food. For optimal health many people believe that animal protein is vital. Take note: meat is only as good as the farm it came from and the food the animal ate.

When choosing meat as a regular high protein food in your diet:

• Think quality, organic or wild free range whenever possible. These meats have more nutrients per mouthful and are less likely to contain parasites or residue of animal infections. In the US it is legal to chop a cancer tumor out of dead animal flesh and sell the rest to the public. Buying organic improves not only flavour, but also quality… no hormones or antibiotics!

• Go for grass-fed rather than grain-fed, whether organic or not. Grain-fed animals get sicker more frequently and need chemical medications, which leave residues in the fat and meat. Living in New Zealand it’s easy to get grass-fed beef and lamb… that’s how we do it here. However in the US you will need to label read and find a good supply.

• Avoid processed meats like salamis, sausages and other smoked style meats. They often contain nitrites and nitrates, which have been found to cause cancer in animals. Sausages usually contain wheat flour, increasing unnecessary carbs and gluten. Some quality sausages are available –check the label.

High protein meats include: Beef, lamb, venison, buffalo, pork

2) Chicken and turkey

Once again find organic free range products, as these contain less toxins and hormones. Who wants to eat an animal which spent a mere 6 weeks growing, sitting still in a cramped cage? Not me. I was visiting my Mum recently and she’d bought a free-range organic chicken as a treat. Usually they eat the standard ‘quick grow’ caged chicken. My Dad was concerned that the bird was uncooked, due to the pink flesh around the bones, and the thighs were almost impossible to pull away from the body. I assured him that chicken is supposed to be like that! Redder meat and strong tendons because it’s actually had some blood in it’s tissues from walking around like chickens are meant to. Plus the flavour was sensational! It’s worth the price, even if it mea

ist of high protein foods – plus how to stay healthy eating only vegetarian protein.

List of high protein foods from animal and seafood sources

Note: 30 grams (one ounce) of meat or fish has approximately 7 grams of protein.

1) Red meat and pork

Animal protein is an excellent form of complete protein. ‘Complete’ means it contains all the essential proteins, which are only available to the human body through food. For optimal health many people believe that animal protein is vital. Take note: meat is only as good as the farm it came from and the food the animal ate.

When choosing meat as a regular high protein food in your diet:

• Think quality, organic or wild free range whenever possible. These meats have more nutrients per mouthful and are less likely to contain parasites or residue of animal infections. In the US it is legal to chop a cancer tumor out of dead animal flesh and sell the rest to the public. Buying organic improves not only flavour, but also quality… no hormones or antibiotics!

• Go for grass-fed rather than grain-fed, whether organic or not. Grain-fed animals get sicker more frequently and need chemical medications, which leave residues in the fat and meat. Living in New Zealand it’s easy to get grass-fed beef and lamb… that’s how we do it here. However in the US you will need to label read and find a good supply.

• Avoid processed meats like salamis, sausages and other smoked style meats. They often contain nitrites and nitrates, which have been found to cause cancer in animals. Sausages usually contain wheat flour, increasing unnecessary carbs and gluten. Some quality sausages are available –check the label.

High protein meats include: Beef, lamb, venison, buffalo, pork

2) Chicken and turkey

Once again find organic free range products, as these contain less toxins and hormones. Who wants to eat an animal which spent a mere 6 weeks growing, sitting still in a cramped cage? Not me. I was visiting my Mum recently and she’d bought a free-range organic chicken as a treat. Usually they eat the standard ‘quick grow’ caged chicken. My Dad was concerned that the bird was uncooked, due to the pink flesh around the bones, and the thighs were almost impossible to pull away from the body. I assured him that chicken is supposed to be like that! Redder meat and strong tendons because it’s actually had some blood in it’s tissues from walking around like chickens are meant to. Plus the flavour was sensational! It’s worth the price, even if it mea

igh protein food in your diet:

• Think quality, organic or wild free range whenever possible. These meats have more nutrients per mouthful and are less likely to contain parasites or residue of animal infections. In the US it is legal to chop a cancer tumor out of dead animal flesh and sell the rest to the public. Buying organic improves not only flavour, but also quality… no hormones or antibiotics!

• Go for grass-fed rather than grain-fed, whether organic or not. Grain-fed animals get sicker more frequently and need chemical medications, which leave residues in the fat and meat. Living in New Zealand it’s easy to get grass-fed beef and lamb… that’s how we do it here. However in the US you will need to label read and find a good supply.

• Avoid processed meats like salamis, sausages and other smoked style meats. They often contain nitrites and nitrates, which have been found to cause cancer in animals. Sausages usually contain wheat flour, increasing unnecessary carbs and gluten. Some quality sausages are available –check the label.

High protein meats include: Beef, lamb, venison, buffalo, pork

2) Chicken and turkey

Once again find organic free range products, as these contain less toxins and hormones. Who wants to eat an animal which spent a mere 6 weeks growing, sitting still in a cramped cage? Not me. I was visiting my Mum recently and she’d bought a free-range organic chicken as a treat. Usually they eat the standard ‘quick grow’ caged chicken. My Dad was concerned that the bird was uncooked, due to the pink flesh around the bones, and the thighs were almost impossible to pull away from the body. I assured him that chicken is supposed to be like that! Redder meat and strong tendons because it’s actually had some blood in it’s tissues from walking around like chickens are meant to. Plus the flavour was sensational! It’s worth the price, even if it mea

grass-fed beef and lamb… that’s how we do it here. However in the US you will need to label read and find a good supply.

• Avoid processed meats like salamis, sausages and other smoked style meats. They often contain nitrites and nitrates, which have been found to cause cancer in animals. Sausages usually contain wheat flour, increasing unnecessary carbs and gluten. Some quality sausages are available –check the label.

High protein meats include: Beef, lamb, venison, buffalo, pork

2) Chicken and turkey

Once again find organic free range products, as these contain less toxins and hormones. Who wants to eat an animal which spent a mere 6 weeks growing, sitting still in a cramped cage? Not me. I was visiting my Mum recently and she’d bought a free-range organic chicken as a treat. Usually they eat the standard ‘quick grow’ caged chicken. My Dad was concerned that the bird was uncooked, due to the pink flesh around the bones, and the thighs were almost impossible to pull away from the body. I assured him that chicken is supposed to be like that! Redder meat and strong tendons because it’s actually had some blood in it’s tissues from walking around like chickens are meant to. Plus the flavour was sensational! It’s worth the price, even if it mea

to eat an animal which spent a mere 6 weeks growing, sitting still in a cramped cage? Not me. I was visiting my Mum recently and she’d bought a free-range organic chicken as a treat. Usually they eat the standard ‘quick grow’ caged chicken. My Dad was concerned that the bird was uncooked, due to the pink flesh around the bones, and the thighs were almost impossible to pull away from the body. I assured him that chicken is supposed to be like that! Redder meat and strong tendons because it’s actually had some blood in it’s tissues from walking around like chickens are meant to. Plus the flavour was sensational! It’s worth the price, even if it means you save chicken for more of a special occasion dish.

Poultry options include: Chicken, turkey, pheasant, duck, and goose

Find out about the best protein from seafood, dairy, eggs and protein powder: in part two of ‘A list of high protein foods – and what animal protein is healthiest for you?’

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