Meat gives protein and protein builds muscles but what about all the bad fat that comes with meat? According to the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture), meat having 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol in a 3.5-ounce serving, qualifies as lean meat.

If you are trying to lose weight, you should consume more protein as it makes you feel full for a longer time as compared to carbs and fat but be wary about the kind of meat you include in your diet; lean meat contains a less amount of fat and hence lower calories. This article will help you choose the right kind of-of lean meats for weight loss.

10 Best Lean Meat for Weight Loss

1. Pork Tenderloins

According to a study published in 'Nutrients', if pork tenderloins are a dominant part of your diet, you can reduce your waist and belly fat while still keeping your muscle mass. This may be due to the profile of the amino acid in pork protein which burns fat. Tenderloins have less fat than skinless chicken breast which is discussed below.

2. Chicken Breast

Without the skin, chicken breast meat has very low fat and an ample serving of protein. They are boneless so you can use fry, roast or use them in salads and soups.

3. Grass-fed Beef

Compared to a seven-ounce normal beef steak (which has 16 grams of fat), grass-fed beef only has 5 grams. Although this is expensive it will give you the abs you need and the omega-3 fatty acids will give you protection against heart disease risk.

4. Bison Meat

Bison meat is rich in vitamin B12 which not only stops fat cell production but gives you insulin resistance as well.

5. Turkey

Turkey is rich in DHA omega-3 acids which literally turns off fat cell growth. Get yourself a grill and make turkey burger patties at home for a fun meal.

6. Ostrich

This might shock you but ostrich meat is getting popular and is easily available as well. It even beats turkey and chicken with its low fat count of 6 grams, in a 3-ounce patty. One special substance that it contains- Choline- helps in fat loss which makes it one of the best meats for weight loss.

7. Rabbits

It is said that rabbit meat is so low in fat that you can die from lack of fat if it is the only thing you eat. Perfect for weight watchers, this meat also covers 23% of the daily recommended amount of iron.

8. Seafood

Omega 3-fatty acids are found in most seafood like salmon and mackerel are famous and it helps in losing weight.

Cook The Right Meat The Right Way

• Before cooking the meat, remove all the skin and fat you can see.
  
  
• Both these things contain a high amount of calories that can deter your weight loss progress.
  
  
• Cooking in fatty oils really kills the purpose of eating healthy. Some other methods that you can try are roasting, baking, grilling, broiling, poaching, stewing, pressure cooking, etc.
  
  
• If you have cooked ground meat, place it on clean coffee filters or paper towels so the excess fat is drained.
  
  
• Everybody loves to spice up their meals but most sauces contain a lot of sugar and calories that can hinder your efforts for weight loss so try to avoid such sauces or find alternatives. Cheese and cream sauces are a definite no-no. A good alternative is to use fresh or dried herbs or lemon juice.

Say Goodbye To Fat

Start your fat-free journey by getting the right kind of protein for yourself, choose the best meat for weight loss and cook it up in a nice, healthy way. Choose lean meat and you will surely begin to see changes in your energy levels and definitely your waistline.