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The current government recommendation for red meat consumption is no more than 90g cooked or processed meat a day. One portion is equivalent to three slices of roast pork, one lamb chop or one small portion of meat sauce on pasta. Pulses like lentils make a great alternative to meat-based dishes and are excellent sources of soluble fibre, which is good for reducing blood cholesterol. There are no specific recommendations for poultry or lentils, but generally speaking the daily recommended amount of foods from this group (which consists of meat, poultry, offal, fish and fish products, eggs, pulses such as beans and lentils, and nuts) is two servings per day. So for example, one portion is equivalent to one chicken drumstick or three tablespoons of cooked lentils.

For more information on the correct proportions of each food group that make a healthy and balanced diet, take a look at the iVillage food size guide.

Why not chat to other iVillagers about high-protein diets on the The Atkins Diet message board. Take a look at some of the LIVE discussions happening now on the board:

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