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 December 01, 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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