protein

Mercury in fish and seafood

Mercury is found in nearly all seafood, however tend to be in the highest concentrations in top-feeding, predatory fish, like shark and tuna.

The paleo diet replicates our ancestors diet with wild game, fish, fruits, vegetables, and nuts, while avoiding dairy, grains, and legumes.

Protein powder from animal sources are easier to absorb and offer a complete amino acid profile, but plant sources can be just as good.

SPAM is a viable option for keto, however it’s processed and contains high amounts of sodium, so it’s not as good as other meats.

Greek yogurt is just regular yogurt with most of its whey and liquids removed. The result is a yogurt with higher protein and calories.

Natural, unsweetened peanut butter tends to have the highest protein content of all the nut butters. It’s also a keto friendly option.

Research has shown that having 1-2 eggs per day will have no negative impacts on your health, even in those with high cholesterol.

Animal protein tends to have more appetite suppressing fat, while plant protein tends to be lean and have more fiber, but contain more carbs.

Sashimi is a great source of protein. Higher fat sashimi like salmon, mackerel, roe, and sea urchin tend to be higher in calories.