Meat and seafood are primary protein sources, but their nutritional values vary by cut and preparation. From the benefits of swordfish to the digestibility of red meat, learn the facts about calories and protein in your favorite proteins.
Hamburgers are one of the most popular foods in America and, according to National Public Radio, Americans consume about 14 billion burgers each year. You cannot drive through your local town without finding at least one fast food hamburger restaurant, and hamburgers are a staple at most summertime barbeques.
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New York strip, filet mignon and rib-eye are three different cuts of beef that are frequently used to make a juicy and delicious steak. Both the New York strip and the filet mignon are cut from the tenderloin portion of the cow, while the rib-eye is cut from the rib portion.
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If you eat fish regularly, you may have a lower risk of developing heart disease, notes the American Heart Association, which recommends consuming at least two 3.5-ounce servings of fish, like catfish, each week.
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Ground beef cannot exceed 30 percent fat content in its raw form to be labeled USDA ground beef. The amount of fat that remains when you serve the beef depends entirely on how you prepare it.
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Seared tuna sashimi is a common dish served in sushi restaurants, and you may also find it at other types of restaurants. This seafood recipe calls for slices of tuna sashimi -- high quality raw tuna -- to be briefly seared along the outside edges.
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Meat, or animal flesh that is consumed as food, is composed of skeletal muscle and fat. Different animals have different body compositions, and therefore their meat varies in nutrient profile.
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Protein is an essential component to any diet. When your body digests protein, it breaks the protein down to amino acids, which it uses to maintain and repair the cells in your body, as well as to make new cells.
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The body needs protein to build new cellular tissue, restore damaged tissue and prevent tissue breakdown during physical activity. All meat products contain protein, and most deli meats supply a fair amount of this nutrient per serving.
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Pork skins, also known as pork rinds, are a crunchy fried snack food. Pork skins are made by chopping, cooking and smoking pieces of pork skin, before deep-frying the pieces in 400-degree-Fahrenheit lard. The frying process causes the skins to puff-up, giving pork rinds their unique, airy and crunchy texture.
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With a dense, meaty texture and mildly sweet flavor, swordfish makes for a hearty meal. It offers an impressive nutritional profile that includes protein, minerals and vitamins.
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Steak is a protein-rich dish that is often reserved for special occasions, because it can be expensive. Although steak is a broad term, most restaurants use the term to refer to beef sirloin, a type of steak that provides rich flavor due to its moderately high fat content.
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Brisket is a common cut of beef used for corned beef or barbecue, but is not considered a favored cut in terms of nutrition. The cut comes from the breast section, below the cow’s first five ribs. Even the leanest cuts of brisket contain more calories than other proteins lower in saturated fat.
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A slow cooker offers the ideal means to cook hot dogs and keep them warm for your fundraising event. The hot dogs stay moist and develop a browned crust while cooking in the slow cooker.
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Breastfeeding is exciting for many new mothers who want to ensure that their infant is getting proper nutrition. Breastfeeding women need to increase their food and fluid intake by about 500 calories more than a woman who is neither pregnant nor breastfeeding.
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Following a healthful diet provides essential nutrients for long-term health, but even the healthiest diet has room for a treat now and then. Eating your favorite foods in moderation can prevent you from feeling deprived and keep you on track with your healthful lifestyle.
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Red meat is a good source of zinc, which helps keep your immune system and skin healthy. It also contains more iron than most other foods while also being rich in B vitamins you need for making blood and maintaining nerve cells. According to registered dietician Glenn King, the human body can digest red meat.
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In 2013, chicken became more popular than beef in the United States for the first time in a century, with the average American consuming 60 pounds annually.
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The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council notes that Americans spent more than 1 billion dollars purchasing hot dogs from grocery stores in 2010. In addition to grocery stores, you can find hot dogs at ball games, holiday celebrations and picnics.
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Whether it’s because they’re economical, intensely flavored or usually found in a can, sardines are widely regarded as low-end fare in the United States. These small, plentiful fish are as nutritious as they are underappreciated, however, which is why "The New York Times"
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Pork shoulder cuts commonly found at a meat shop or the butcher section of your supermarket include arm picnic, arm roast, arm steak, blade Boston roast, blade steak, smoked whole picnic, smoked shoulder roll and pork hocks. The pork shoulder arm picnic is essentially the entire shoulder.
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