Protein builds muscle, so the Lean Body® Meal Plan includes plenty of protein. It’s important to build your meal plan with a foundation of protein because protein makes us feel full the longest, feeds muscle tissue, and revs up our metabolism.
PROTEIN LIST:
Portion Size
– Males: 5–7 oz
– Females: 3–5 oz
CHICKEN BREAST
– boneless/skinless white-meat chicken
(fresh or water-packed)
FISH
– cod
– sole
– tuna (fresh or packed)
– flounder
– haddock
– halibut
– red snapper*
– salmon*
– crab
– scallops
– shrimp
(*Occasionally due to high fat content)
LEAN BODY® PROTEIN SHAKES
EGG WHITES
TURKEY
– ground (99% fat free)
– breast – slices or cutlets (fresh, not deli cuts)
LOW FAT COTTAGE CHEESE
For those who choose vegetable protein sources, please see Appendix B.