A high-protein diet plan can help you lose weight by promoting satiety and muscle growth. Adequate protein intake can also help you maintain your overall health. Check out the center below for more medical references on protein, as well as multimedia (slideshows, images, and quizzes), healthy eating tips, disease prevention, and wellness. Read more: A High-Protein Diet Plan to Lose Weight and Improve Health Article
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High Protein Diets: Good or Bad?
Can a high protein diet help you lose weight fast and help you feel full? High-protein diets are popular, but is there a down...
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Protein Quiz: Foods High in Protein
Protein is a staple in our diets, but what happens if we get too much? Take this quiz to find out the truth about protein and...
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Healthy Eating: Veggies That Pack in the Protein
When you think protein, you probably think meat, eggs, and maybe dairy. But veggies have plenty of protein, too. Find out more...
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Diet and Nutrition: Foods With More Protein Than an Egg
You've probably heard that eggs are a great way to get protein. But lots of other foods, from chickpeas to hemp seeds, offer just...
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Diet and Nutrition: Cheap and Healthy Sources of Protein
You don't have to spend a bundle to stock up on protein-rich foods. Learn more about inexpensive and healthy ways to get your...
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Which Plant-Based Foods Have the Highest Protein?
Learn more about plant protein sources for following a vegetarian or vegan diet. Plus, learn why plant-based protein is often...
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Which Fruits Have the Highest Protein?
The recommended daily allowance of protein for adults is 0.36 grams per pound of bodyweight. The fruits that have the highest protein content include avocados and guava.
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Is Plant Protein Good or Bad for Kidneys?
Eating less meat and more vegetables has many health benefits. Plant protein may help lower your risk of kidney disease.
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Is Plant Protein Better Than Meat Protein?
By choosing plant proteins rather than meat proteins, you can expect many health benefits like low cancer risk and low diabetes risk.
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Can You Lose Weight By Just Eating Protein?
Protein does not cause weight loss. But a diet high in protein will keep you from feeling hungry for longer.
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Should I Take BCAA (Branched-Chain Amino Acids) Everyday?
BCAAs are essential amino acids and should be in your food daily. Without essential amino acids, your body can't keep cellular systems running well.
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What Happens When You Eat Too Much Protein?
Our body uses protein to build the muscles and organs, deliver oxygen to the cells, and keep the immune system working. Most people should get at least 10-15% of their daily calories from protein.
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