As I traverse the world of nutrition day by day; there's only one element of it that I truly understand; protein! I have a lot to learn when it comes to eating clean, but there's just something about the process of taking in protein that envelops me in delight whenever I eat. Now I may be wrong as to how much I require, or the effectiveness of the source, but my body takes it and builds off its makeup nonetheless. Let's be honest here, the wonders of protein don't sound nearly as exciting as carbs or fats. Protein is just that guy. With that out the way, here are my preferred sources of protein ranked in a YouTuber-like tier list.
A Tier: Eggs, Lamb Chops, Chicken
Eggs, eggs, eggs. What more can we say about these guys that hasn't been said? Regardless of the inflation; diners across America, and households urban, and rural alike need their eggs! Not to mention their track record in versatility; scrambled, sunny-side up, fried, omelet, over easy, poached, boiled- but how boiled? Soft, medium, hard, there's French-style, Ameri- man it just keeps on going! I love eggs, you love eggs, we all love eggs. Enough said.
Lamb is actually a meat I've only come to know recently. But even in the few times I've had the pleasure of eating it, I always felt like royalty. There's just something that wakes up inside of me when I peel the meat away from the hot bone with ease. I'm convinced this stuff can actually take away some of your hunger from just looking at it. Serve some of this with a side of steamed veggies, and mashed potatoes and you got yourself a meal fit for a king. Throw in some boiled eggs in there too while you're at it.
Besides the fact that chickens are decent people, these guys are the ones that make the eggs! That alone puts them in A Tier. Just like their offspring, they can be cooked in countless ways, and it never disappoints. There may actually be something fundamentally wrong with your cooking if you mess up with chicken. Please for everyone's sake, stay away from the kitchen if this is you.
B Tier: Steak, Chobani Yogurt, Peanut Butter
We all know A Tier is for the creme a le creme; but what about B Tier? Well, I like the sources of protein that are in this category too, but I feel a slight guilt come over me when I eat them. For example, steak; for those who don't know this is known as red meat. According to both nutritionists and doctors; the consumption of red meat is linked to cancer, heart disease, weight gain, and a whole range of nasty effects. Google says lamb is a red meat too, but I don't have it in me to accept that. I love a good steak, but the not-so-fun facts give me reason to keep my distance. But, whatever the experts say, I never let them ruin a carne asada for me.
I only wish I had come across Greek yogurt sooner; many more of my burnt oatmeal days could've been saved. I think. Anyways, Chobani produces a myriad of flavors, and ways of consuming this stuff so you know they're not kidding around. Watch out for the products on the higher end of the sugar scale, and you should be in the clear.
My relationship with PB has been complicated, to say the least. There was one point in middle school when I thought I was allergic to this stuff! No one could really explain why the skin on my face was practically bubble wrap after eating a Jiff sandwich. All it took for me to recover was to take a three-month-long break from the food, and I was on my way. From then on I've had a PB phase every year, where each phase consisted of two months every year of me eating as many Jiff sandwiches as I could within twenty minutes or less. I ended this practice a while ago though because I found out peanut butter makes you fat, and fast! Out of the jar, and onto some bread, I can taste it with just having the thought in my head; it's peanut butter, a treat so sweet it is truly like no other.
C Tier: Protein Powder, Tuna, Turkey
If you mix in the right protein powder with the right coffee, the results will be fantastic. But it has to be iced coffee, or else your concoction will explode and you'll end up with unremovable coffee stains on your ceiling. Other than that, there are just better ways of taking in protein than by some artificial substance in a plastic pot or bag, cmon people.
Tuna is a great source of protein, if you're a loser. Seriously though, you need some mayonnaise or seasoning with tuna to get a kick out of it. No amount of protein from a certain source is justifiable enough to eat if there's no flavor. Similar to the powder, humans weren't designed to eat from cans.
Another culprit of lacking flavor is our friend Turkey. Sliced turkey is a different game, but a whole turkey? Unless you're Jeremy from Phineas and Ferb, or it's Thanksgiving; there is no great reason for eating Turkey.
I'd like you all to know that I have exaggerated my statements on some of these foods for comedic effect. These are all solid options of protein that should be given a shot and enjoyed in moderation. While you make some healthy choices today, I'll be on the lookout for the nutritional knowledge to come.
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
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