Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Protein is essential for muscle growth, tissue repair, immune function, and many more ...

Protein is an important food group to include in your diet. Your body needs protein to build bones, muscles, cartilage, and skin. It also needs protein to repair cells and tissues, make and regulate ...

Protein needs no introduction. You likely already know it as one of the three major macronutrients that make up your diet (the other two being fat and carbohydrates), according to the U.S. Department ...

Go to any prerace party or postrun potluck and you’ll see legions of runners twirling forks in huge plates of spaghetti. And why not? Carbs are king, right? Except protein for runners is just as ...

If there’s one macronutrient that seems to be having a moment, it’s protein. There are plenty of reasons to appreciate it: While it may be best known for its work in the muscle department, protein ...

We all know lean protein is important, right? Essential for everything from building and repairing tissue post-workout to keeping you satiated, but how do you actually know you're getting enough? The ...

While animal-based proteins like meat and dairy are rich in leucine, some plant-based options are also promising. For example ...

All cyclists need protein in their diet. After all, this key macronutrient is responsible for helping your body build and repair muscle, increase strength, and improve performance. But for cyclists ...

Fiber and protein are both necessary nutrients needed for a healthy diet. Both protein and fiber can help promote a healthy weight, so prioritizing one over the other will depend on your current ...