The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans put a stronger emphasis on protein. A registered dietitian explains what the updated ...

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 ...

Moreover, this advice may be counterproductive. Many Americans will hear this as “add protein” rather than “replace other ...

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The prevailing wisdom of the past emphasized the need for more protein in younger folks who are experiencing rapid growth and development. As for older folks, since growth and development are over, ...

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, ...

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 ...

January is the month of resolutions and protein everywhere: on shelves, on menus, and on social media. But do you really need ...

Between hormonal fluctuations and physical changes, your body navigates a lot during menopause, and the things you did for your health in the past may need to be tweaked to support you though these ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...