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Nutrition Essential Nutrients

HUNT DOWN THE BEST PROTEIN: 6 ALTERNATIVE MEATS FOR A BODYBUILDER

by Jonathan Salmon Updated by GI Team on Jul 6, 2015

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Broaden your protein horizons with some of these tasty alternatives…

Chicken and beef. When looking for foods high in protein both are accepted as the norm. Prepared correctly each one has its nutritional value to help you put on mass and bulk. But they aren’t the end all be all sources of animal protein. Are you tired of chicken, salmon, and beef over and over? Check out the list below for some unique alternatives and mix up that flavor pallet.
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Ostrich

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A delicacy in the United States, the Ostrich is one of the fastest animals on the planet. This makes their meat lean and lower in fat content. The Ostrich is said to have more protein than steak, just the kind of nutritional value that every bodybuilder needs.

Protein = 5.7 grams per ounce

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