The meat and meat substitutes group includes meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, fish, and tofu. Eat small amounts of some of these foods each day. Meat and meat substitutes provide protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Examples of meat and meat substitutes include chicken, beef, fish, canned tuna or other fish, eggs, peanut butter, tofu, cottage cheese, cheese, pork, lamb, turkey

What are healthy ways to eat meat and meat substitutes?

Buy cuts of beef, pork, ham, and lamb that have only a little fat on them. Trim off the extra fat. Eat chicken or turkey without the skin.

Cook meat and meat substitutes in low-fat ways: broil, grill, stir-fry, roast, steam, microwave.