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.
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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If you eat your lobster dripping with butter, it isn't all that healthy, but if you forgo the butter, you can enjoy this delicious type of seafood in moderation. It is relatively high in cholesterol and sodium and a source of mercury, so you shouldn't eat it every day.
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Originally, kippers were made by salting and smoking small out-of-season salmon, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, but now these tasty treats are made by soaking herring in brine and then smoking them.
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While the American Heart Association recommends consuming fish twice a week, not all types of fish are equally beneficial. This is one time when you want to opt for a protein source that is higher in fat, since higher-fat fish contain more of the heart-healthy essential omega-3 fats.
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Whether ham is your favorite Easter treat or a regular indulgence, it isn't one of the healthiest meat options. Ham does provide a lot of protein and some vitamins and minerals, but it is also high in both sodium and fat.
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Next time you're looking for a low-fat meat to have for dinner, try a bison stir-fry, bison cooked in the slow cooker, pasta sauce with ground bison or a bison meatloaf.
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Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends eating seafood and vegetarian protein sources, such as beans, more often, this doesn't mean you can't eat lean cuts of meat in moderation. Meat provides healthy protein along with vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin B-12, iron, zinc, phosphorus and niacin.
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Atlantic cod, also sometimes called scrod or whitefish, is a completely different fish from Pacific cod, also called Alaska cod, gray cod or true cod. While both types of cod have different nutrient profiles, cod is one of the fish with the highest amount of protein per calorie, according to the Ask Dr. Sears website.
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