By Shyla Cadogan, RD Getting enough protein is important, whether you watch TV most of the day or you’re a bodybuilder. Protein is critical for all of our cells and helps the body to perform at the top of its game. For most people, daily…
By Joe Vitiello Often when people hear the word protein, they think of muscle – as in muscle heads at the gym. And while protein is indeed needed to build muscle, it’s not only the gym rats who need it – we all need it….
By Katherine Appleton, Bournemouth University and Emmy van den Heuvel, Bournemouth University Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet. It helps us build and maintain strong muscles and bones, helps us better recover from illness and injury, and reduces likelihood of falls and…
By Michael Snyder African Swine Fever is killing millions upon millions of pigs all over the world, and this threatens to create a crippling global shortage of protein as we head into 2020. This epidemic began in China last year, and it is now also…
By Amanda Froelich The ketogenic diet may be all the rage today, but new research published by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Purdue University suggests that plant proteins are responsible for sustaining life and reducing the risk of developing heart disease. The…
For many decades, food has been the known source of protein. However, a lot has taken place. The world is changing. Many individuals find themselves stuck in busy daily schedules in that most miss the best part of their diets. Thus, they may not always…
By Mae Chan Forget counting calories. New research suggests that a diet low in BCAAs may help weight loss and combat the metabolic problems that occur in diabetes and obesity. Proteins are macronutrients that people must consume in abundance to meet the body’s need for…
