If meat doesn't taste right

If certain meats don't taste good, even if they are fresh and cooked properly, try other sources of protein instead.

• Beans
• Cheese and other dairy products.
• Eggs.
• Nuts and nut butters.
• Other meat, such as fish and poultry.
• Peas.
• Seeds.
• Tofu.

Other ways to make meat taste better include:

• Try meat prepared in combination with other foods, such as chili, lasagna, spaghetti sauce, casserole, stew and hearty soups.
• Try sauces, ketchup and other seasonings, which may improve the flavor.
• Try marinating meats, such as chicken or fish in soy sauce, sweet fruit juices, wine or Italian dressing.
• Try high protein foods that may taste better cold or at room temperature. Examples include cheese or cottage cheese plates; macaroni salads with shrimp, ham or cheese; tuna, egg, ham or chicken salad; cold meat or luncheon meat sandwiches; or cold salmon.