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Protein is an essential part [3] of any healthy diet, but oftentimes, it's also where you can rack up calories. To help you consume this macronutrient [4] without pushing your caloric intake, online personal trainer Graeme Tomlinson [5] put together an awesome graphic on Instagram showing four examples of healthy meat swaps. He pointed out in his caption that with the exception of bacon, "the lower-calorie alternatives are also higher in protein." Additionally, high-protein meats tend to be lower in fat, and vice versa.
Here's what to swap out:
- Chicken thighs for chicken breasts (saves you 112 calories and offers 12 more grams of protein)
- Rib-eye steak for fillet steak (saves you 198 calories and offers 4 more grams of protein)
- Bacon rashers for bacon medallions (saves you 65 calories)
- Beef mince for turkey breast mince (saves you 276 calories and offers 14 more grams of protein)
If you're looking to maintain a calorie deficit [7], this is an effective way to do so without having to compromise flavour or meat altogether.