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High-Protein Snack: Jerky

"Jerky is a protein powerhouse because it is made from lean cuts of meat that are then dried and cured," says functional medicine clinical nutritionist Pooja Mahtani, PharmD, MS, CNS, LDN, IFMCP. "Since lean meats are low in fat and carbohydrates, jerky is the ideal high-protein snack."

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