In today's world, meat rules. Every meal seems to revolve around the main course which is meat of some sort, in most cases beef. Did you know there are better options to choose from than fatty ol' beef?! In today's blog post I'm sharing some other varieties of protein that will help you cut out some fat and incorporate lean protein into your diet.
Below I've complied a list of protein options commonly found in your local grocery store along with the lean protein sources I commonly purchase so you can compare the Weight Watchers points values. I think you might be surprised!
Ground Beef (80/20) 4 oz = 8 WW pts
Ground Beef (90/10) 4 oz = 6 WW pts
Ground Chicken 4 oz = 3 WW Pts
Ground Turkey (99% FF) 4 oz = 4 WW pts
Steak, T-Bone 4 oz = 9 WW Pts
Pork Chop, fat trimmed 4 oz = 4 WW Pts
Chicken Breast, no skin 4 oz = 4 WW Pts
Bratwurst 4 oz = 10 WW Pts
Turkey Bratwurst 4 oz = 5 WW Pts
Salmon, wild 4 oz = 5 WW Pts
Tilapia 4 oz = 3 WW Pts
Shrimp 4 oz = 2 WW Pts
Don't get me wrong, I'm a girl who loves a steak cooked medium and smothered with A1 sauce. However, it's not an item I eat on a regular basis. In fact, I "treat myself" on special occasions only with a steak. Reality is, when you're going to the local steakhouse and order that juicy 8 oz steak (which is considered a small steak), you're racking up a whopping 18 WW Pts. That doesn't even include the free bread and side items that come with it!
Next time you're planning your weekly grocery shopping trip, get creative and try something new. Lean towards lean proteins! My next two blog posts are going to include lean protein recipes that are a big hit at our house, so stay tuned!
Xox,
Mrs. Munana
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