8. Seafood is the new steak
All the hoopla about eating more fish hasn’t done much to convince the general public to eat more of the stuff, but NFL players have completely embraced the protein. Washington Redskins chef Jon Mathieson told Edible Richmond, “I never thought these guys would eat as much fish as they do.” According to the piece, the players sometimes scarf 300 pounds of seafood a week.
Though players used to get their protein from beef, fish is almost on equal footing. A 3-ounce serving of top sirloin steak contains almost 26 grams of protein while salmon is just behind at about 22 grams for the same portion. More importantly, the salmon packs a huge dose of heart-healthy fats. If you want to get as fit as your favorite players, more seafood could be the key.