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Six winning protein recipes
Protein is an important part of a healthy and balanced diet. It provides energy to fuel our bodies and is an essential part of the body’s tissues, organs and cells. Eating enough protein also helps with:
- Optimal growth and development
- Maintenance, growth and repair of lean muscle mass
- Bone health
- Weight management
Red meat, such as New Zealand beef and lamb, is a high-quality source of lean protein, due to its essential amino acid profile, high digestibility and absorption.
We can see you're searching for protein rich recipes, so we’ve gathered the top 6 in one convenient place.
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