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Eat More Lean Protein and Look Great for the Summer Eat More Lean Protein and Look Great for the Summer
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Summer is here and it's time to think lean protein. Protein is the building block of muscles and cells. It helps to keep you feeling full, boosts metabolism, and repairs muscle tissue. Furthermore, it helps you trim down and stay away from eating those empty carbohydrates.

Here's what you should aim for:
Aim for .8-1.0 grams per kilogram (2.2 kilograms to the pound) of lean protein.

Here are some good sources of protein:
Good sources of protien include egg whites, chicken breast, white meat turkey, and lean red meat.
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Creator: CurvyGurl
Category: Diet and Nutrition
Posted: 6/11/2008
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runningbear “ Great info! ”
-  runningbear on 6/12/2008
OldeButGoode “ Great reminder for everyone !! ”
-  OldeButGoode on 6/11/2008
OzzieOcean “ Great tip which is valid not only in the summer. Salmon and Tuna also offer protein and other health benefits. Thank you for the post! ”
-  OzzieOcean on 6/11/2008

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