JJ Virgin explains that protein burns more calories during digestion than other macronutrients, with leaner sources like chicken, turkey, and shellfish offering the biggest boost. She recommends a downloadable protein cheat sheet for more options.
All right, so which protein source has the highest thermic effect? So first of all, as you know, protein is the most thermic of all the macronutrients, and so the leaner sources are going to have a better thermic effect. Okay, so the leanest sources: chicken and turkey breasts, shellfish, and lean grass-fed meat. Want more options? Grab my protein cheat sheet in the caption.
