Protein Benefits
Protein has many benefits such as:
- Research shows balancing protein intake evenly throughout the day may be the most beneficial for overall health and wellness.
- Eating the right amount of protein helps reduce overeating and mindless snacking, builds muscles after a workout and protects muscle mass.
- Protein also helps you feel fuller sooner and longer, preventing you from overeating, or feeling “hangry” between meals.
Easy Ways to Add Protein
- Pack beef jerky in your gym bag for a pre or post workout treat. Or keep a pack in your desk drawer for a savory afternoon snack. Just 1 ounce provides 15 grams of protein.
- Keep a serving of nuts, seeds, or trail mix close by for when hunger strikes. No need to go overboard though – a single serving (just 1 ounce) of nuts or seeds provides 6 grams of protein. A single serving of nuts fits in the palm of your hand.
- Pair a serving of fruit – try an apple, some grapes, or an orange – with an ounce of cheese for an extra 8 grams of protein. One ounce of hard cheese is about the size of a thumb.
- Add an ounce of 93% lean or leaner Ground Beef and an ounce of low-fat cheese to scrambled eggs for a double dose of protein. Even better? Wrap it all up into a Breakfast Beef Burrito or try a Steak and Eggs Breakfast Taco. One ounce of Ground Beef or shredded cheese is about the size of a golf ball.
- Add grilled Top Sirloin or Flank Steak to any stir-fry or salad. A 3-oz serving of beef, salmon, or pork provides about 21 grams of delicious, filling protein.
- Add cooked 93% lean or leaner Ground Beef or canned beans to chili, soups or stews. A 3-oz serving of lean Ground Beef crumbles equals about 22 grams of protein; a serving of black beans (1/2 cup) adds around 7 grams of protein to a dish.
Stock Your Protein Pantry
Here’s a helpful guide to stock up on protein staples so you can easily enjoy flavorful, protein-rich meals any time of the day.
Beef’s Nutrition
Beef is a very nutritious and beneficial form of protein:
- A 3-oz serving of lean beef has about 150 calories and 10 essential nutrients your body needs like protein, zinc, iron, and B-Vitamins.
- A serving of meat or fish (3 oz) is about the size of a smartphone or deck of cards.
- A 3-oz serving of beef provides 25 grams of protein, nearly half of the protein you need each day.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein and because protein promotes satiety, eating a protein rich meal or snack makes you feel full longer.
Beef’s Top 10
Beef has many essential nutrients, check out the big 10 and what beef can give your body and the nutrients and percentage of daily value!
Powerful Protein
Check out the power of protein and the benefits of choosing high-quality protein like beef!
Surprising Facts About Lean Beef
Many people are often surprised to learn that the bundle of nutrients in lean beef, like high-quality protein, iron, zinc and many B vitamins, comes in such a delicious package with relatively few calories. Let’s bust some common myths about our favorite protein, beef.
Ground Beef Nutrients
Before you decide to swap Ground Turkey for Ground Beef, check the nutrition facts in the handout below.