About the Author. Augusta Stevenson was a writer of childrenâs books and a teacher. She wrote several Childhood of Famous Americans titles, including books about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Paul Revere, Sitting Bull, Benjamin Franklin, and Molly Pitcher.
Why you think it's bad: It's unhealthy meat that's loaded with preservatives. Why it's not: Beef jerky is high in protein and doesn't raise your level of insulinâa hormone that signals your body to store fat. That makes it an ideal between-meals snack, especially when you're trying to lose weight.
An ounce of turkey jerky has 10 grams of protein but only about 60 calories, which makes the fat-free snack a good thing to stash in your desk or to eat on the go, says Ansel. Since protein is digested more slowly than fat or carbs, it keeps you feeling full longer. Mustard's a low-cal, high-flavor topper.