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 ...

Committing to a plant-based diet sounds difficult, but it’s less extreme and even more beneficial than you might think. Not only does it lighten the load at the grocery store (as plant-based proteins ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Whey, hemp, soy, casein — looking at different types of protein powder can get a little overwhelming. OK, a lot overwhelming. The good ...

Food combining is based on the idea that pairing certain foods can promote weight loss and overall health. While some variations involve following complicated and arbitrary rules that are not based on ...

Weight loss is a famous side effect of Ozempic, the Type 2 diabetes drug, but patients often find they must avoid certain foods on the medication. It’s a similar story with Wegovy, the form of Ozempic ...

CHICAGO — Muscle-building” cookies, “refueling” smoothies and “satiating” breakfast foods often rely on protein to make such marketing claims — but not just any protein. Many food formulations are ...

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Which low-protein cat food is best? Switching your cat to a low-protein diet isn’t a matter of preference — it’s a matter of health. Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they can’t get the nutrients ...

In a study of nearly 12,200 adults in China, eating protein from a greater variety of sources was associated with a lower risk of developing high blood pressure. This suggests that consuming a ...

If you have high cholesterol, it can be hard to find suitable food options in between meals. “Snack” is often synonymous with processed convenience options you know to avoid, so it may seem easier to ...