chicken
Chicken is the most popular animal protein source. It’s lower fat content makes it a healthy slimming option. Chicken should be eaten without its skin and cooked thoroughly with leaner cooking styles i.e. grilling, baking, and sautéing.
Nutrients: Vitamins A, B3, B6, K, magnesium, potassium, selenium, protein
pork
Pork, depending on the cut and method of cooking can be a good source of protein to be added to the diet in moderation. Lower in fat, pork can be high in cholesterol. Pork is a dense food with high amounts of nutrients based on its calorie count.
Nutrients: Vitamins B12, C, Niacin, Phosphorus, Zinc, Protein, Iron, Selenium
turkey
Avoid eating the skin with turkey, just as suggested with chicken. Turkey is a good source of immunity-boosting minerals zinc and selenium. The Vitamin B’s aid metabolism and the darker meat found on the legs have more iron and zinc than the white breast meat.
Nutrients: Vitamins B3, B6, B12, iron, selenium, zinc, protein