The Best Proteins To Eat If You Want The Most Bang For Your Buck
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With grocery prices continuing to rise, chefs, doctors and nutritionists offer their best suggestions.
With grocery prices remaining on the rise, home cooks need to be more mindful than ever of their food’s value. And because many high-protein food items (like meat, poultry, fish and dairy) can involve lofty price tags, our protein-obsessed culture is facing a challenge — figuring out which proteins pack the most nutritional value at the most reasonable cost.
We turned to a group of registered dietitians and nutritionists, medical doctors and chefs to find out which proteins offer the most “bang for your buck.” They came through with this list of nine grocery items.
Chicken Breast
A lean meat that’s easy to find just about everywhere, chicken breast got top rankings for quality and value from Dr. Shawn George, an internal medicine physician at Yorktown Health in Illinois.
“I recommend chicken breast due to its lean profile, affordability and versatility. It works well in various dishes (like grilled, baked or sautéed meals), making it a go-to for many of my patients,” he said.
