(Family Features) Everyone could benefit by making smart food choices and developing a healthy meal plan. Whether you’re looking to get fit or if you are managing Type II diabetes, food choices are a critical part of maintaining good health.

In addition to whole grains and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, part of a healthy meal plan includes meat and plant-based protein foods. Meat and meat substitutes, such as soy products and cheese, are great sources of protein. Here are some more examples of protein choices:

• dried beans/legumes, peas and lentils
• soy products such as tofu and edamame
• eggs, egg substitutes, cheese
• lean deli sliced meats with three grams of fat or less per ounce, such as certain brands of beef, chicken or turkey

One way to enjoy a delicious, protein-based meal is a Blazing Buffalo Chicken Wrap.

The lean flavorful meat combined with fresh veggies, spicy spread and a taco size tortilla, make this wrap a tasty and satisfying way to truly enjoy eating well. 

To help people make healthy eating choices, throughout 2009, Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc. and the American Diabetes Association will work together to champion the cause of diabetes prevention by promoting healthy lifestyle options through good eating habits and physical fitness.  Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc., is a manufacturer of premium delicatessen products for over 100 years.

For more information and recipes, visit www.boarshead.com.