Which meats represent the leanest cuts of beef?

Generally, bottom round, top round, round tip and eye round are the leanest roasts to consume. Also, round steaks chuck shoulder, top loin, and top sirloin are the leanest beef cuts. If you have cravings for a hamburger eat meats that are extra-lean ground beef. Try to choose ground beef that has a minimum of 90 percent or more.

What are the best choices of pork to consume during a diet?

Tenderloin, pork loin, ham and center loin represent the leanest choices of pork meats. But remember to trim the fat.

For lunch, I love eating sandwiches do you have any recommendations, aside from chicken and turkey?

Whatever you do, try to avoid sandwiches with high-fat contents; such as prosciutto, bologna or salami. Moreover, meats that are heavily streaked with marbles should be avoided because a good percentage of the meat is fatty. For a lean sandwich option, choose ham, lean roast beef or even low-fat meats.

I’m trying to learn how to change the way I cook and eat. Could you provide any easy tips?

Yes. First of all, make it a habit of cutting off fatty meats. Do not eat chicken or turkey skin
Remember to drain all fat during the cooking process. Replace fried foods with boiled, broiled, roasted, grilled or poached foods. Limit breads from your diet.

How does eating dairy effect weight loss?

Recent clinical studies on dairy have shown the sources of calcium and protein essential for replacing loss calcium from a reduced diet. In fact dairy products have been found to block fat absorption. A small portion of dairy is recommended with each meal (yogurt, fat-free milk, cheese or cottage cheese).