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.
Good protein sources. Fish and seafood. Seafood is one of the best sources of protein because it is usually low in fat. Certain fish, such as salmon, are a little higher in fat but it is the heart-healthy kind: Omega-3 fatty acids. White-meat poultry. Stick to the white meat of poultry for excellent, lean protein. Dark meat is higher in fat.