The Lean Steak Guide Every Woman Over 40 Should Know

Cody Golman

2d • Recipes & Nutrition

FAST40 Approved Lean Cuts of Steak

1. Sirloin – top sirloin is a go-to; lean, affordable, easy to find

2. Eye of Round – one of the leanest cuts in the whole store

3. Bottom Round – great for slow cooking

4. Top Round – solid lean option, often labeled “London Broil”

5. Flank Steak – lean and flavorful, just slice it thin

6. Skirt Steak – similar to flank, great for quick cooking

7. Tenderloin / Filet Mignon – naturally low in fat, the gold standard

8. Strip Loin (NY Strip) – leaner than ribeye, still satisfying

9. Tri-Tip – leaner than most, very versatile

The FAST40 Rule of Thumb: Look for cuts with the word “round” or “loin” in the name, those are almost always your leanest options at any grocery store.

Avoid ribeye and T-bone if fat loss is the priority, those are marbled heavily, which means more fat stored, and that works against turning on your fat furnace!

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