Eat lean protein with each meal.

Whether that’s a snack or a full meal, each time you eat include some lean protein.

At this point you may be wondering which foods actually have lean protein in them? Well you can find a complete list in the lessons that follow.

Protein can be animal based or plant based.

What’s A Serving? Look At Your Palm!

For women, a serving equals one palm-sized piece of lean protein.

For men, a serving equals two palm-sized pieces of lean protein.

So What’s The Big Deal With Protein?

First, almost everything in your body is made out of protein. Your hair, your skin, your fingernails, your internal organs, your muscles, even your bones. All protein!

Protein repairs and heals you. It keeps you healthy and strong.

Protein helps balance your hormones and body chemicals. Such as the neuro-transmitters that make you smart and keep you feeling good.

Protein helps satisfy you and keep you feeling fuller longer.

Protein also stimulates the metabolism, so you burn more calories every day.

We think those are pretty good reasons to eat more protein!

What If You Are Already Including Some Protein Food Each Time You Eat?

Well, here’s an additional challenge; include one serving of organic or locally-raised protein each day.

But start with the basics; including one serving of lean protein food each time you eat.