High-protein diets are one of the latest food trends. Protein is being added to snacks and drinks. Social media influencers are encouraging people to eat more protein every day. But how much protein ...

Because the online recommendations are all over the place.

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Mounting evidence says proteins are not created equal, and dietary guidelines may need to be updated accordingly Protein is having a moment. Crucial to helping the body build muscle, bones, cartilage, ...

In September, Starbucks announced that it would begin offering “Protein Cold Foam,” which customers can add to their iced lattes and score an additional 15 grams of protein. They also added signature ...

Contrary to past beliefs, older adults require more protein in their diet, not less. Increased protein intake helps combat age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia. The body is less efficient at ...

Optimizing your protein intake can be tricky. It’s not just how much protein you eat that matters, but when you eat it and the foods that you get it from. You may even have higher protein needs than ...

There’s one nutrient to zero in on: protein. Sure, protein has been a buzzy macronutrient for everyone over the past few years, but it actually can play a big role in your menopausal health. 'Protein ...

It used to be that only fitness buffs and bodybuilders thought about how much protein they were getting. But now, everybody seems to be looking for more of it in their diet, and just about every food ...

Protein—or the amino acid chains that make it up—are a vital part of almost every human function. We can’t make these amino acids ourselves so we have to get them from our food. According to the ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What does protein make you think of? Muscles? Bodybuilders? The food pyramid? We’d like to add another thing to your list: weight loss ...