Poultry, meat and seafood: How to's of high-protein foods

Poultry, meat and seafood — how to select, store and cook these high-protein foods.

Bacon and eggs for breakfast, a chicken sandwich for lunch, and steak and potatoes for dinner. Sound familiar?

Poultry and meat — beef, pork, lamb and veal — comprise the main portion of many people's diets. Besides being packed with protein, they're good sources of B vitamins, iron and zinc. But they can also be high in cholesterol, fat and calories, so enjoy these foods in moderation. Fish is high in protein, but low in saturated fat and cholesterol, making it a good substitute for poultry and meat.
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