Our bodies need protein to be building blocks for all of the parts that make up our bodies. Healthy proteins include lean meats, fish, poultry, soy, nuts, seeds, legumes, eggs and dairy products.
By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com
Updated: November 30, 2008
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Our bodies need protein to be building blocks for all of the parts that make up our bodies. Healthy proteins include lean meats, fish, poultry, soy, nuts, seeds, legumes, eggs and dairy products.
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