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7 Cottage-Cheese Recipes That Have as Much Protein as Chicken Breast

Jaime Osnato

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The 9 Essential Amino Acids and Why Your Body Needs Them

Bojana Galic

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9 Plant-Based Foods That Pack More Protein Than an Egg

Abbie Gellman

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These 10 Metabolism-Igniting, High-Protein Foods Cost Less Than $1.50 Per Serving

Karla Walsh

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4 Protein Mistakes You're Probably Making — and How to Fix Them

Lauren O'Connor, MS, RDN, RYT

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Everything You Need to Know to Find the Best Plant-Based Protein Powder for You

Bojana Galic

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Fuel-Your-Fit Challenge Week 2: The Best Proteins for Strength Training

The LIVESTRONG.com Team

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How to Choose a Vegan Protein Powder — and Dietitian-Approved Brands to Try

Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN

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9 Frozen Foods That Are Packed With Plant-Based Protein

Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

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Collagen vs. Whey Protein: Which Is Best for You?

Kate Bayless

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7 Popular Protein Myths Totally Busted by Science

Brittany Risher

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3 Easy Ways to Get Enough Protein Throughout the Day

Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott

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How to Boost Your Metabolism and Stay Full With One Easy Trick

Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott

7 Quick Protein Ball Recipes to Give You an Energy Boost

Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

15 New Ways to Use Protein Powder That Will Blow Your Mind

Brittany Risher

Protein is good for you, but don't go overboard.

4 Signs You May Be Eating Too Much Protein

Lea Basch, M.S., RD

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5 Sketchy Things to Avoid In Your Protein Powder

Paige Fowler

Our bodies are basically protein machines.

5 Tips for Eating Protein the Right Way

Kevin Lawrence

10 Vegan Protein Sources - Some Will Surprise You

Amanda Kirpitch, MA, RD, CSSD, CDE

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9 Muscle-Building Proteins That Won't Bust Your Budget

Caroline Kaufman, MS, RDN

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10 Easy, High-Protein Snacks You Can Eat on the Go

Tiffany Ayuda

13 Surprising Vegetarian Sources of Protein

Katherine Brooking

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18 Paleo Snacks Under 200 Calories

August McLaughlin

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4 Ways to Get Protein Levels Up for Plasma Donations

Aubrey Bailey

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How to Prevent Muscle Breakdown in Bodybuilding

Christopher Albert

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Is Eating Meat Every Day Healthy for a Bodybuilder?

Sirah Dubois

Protein & Oats as a Meal Replacement

Sara Ipatenco

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Casein Vs. Milk Protein Isolate

Sharon Perkins

Protein Powder & the Brain

Jessica Taylor

Fresh Detox Juices with Beet, Peaches, Spinach and Kiwi

What Are Good Foods to Mix in a Protein Shake?

Jean Bardot

Meal Replacement Drink

A Diet Powder That Causes the Stomach to Feel Full

Carly Schuna

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The Whey Protein of Goats Vs. Cows

Paula Bogas

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How Much Water Should You Drink if You Consume Protein Powders?

Andrea Boldt

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Whey Protein vs. Lean Meat

Beth Greenwood

Can You Make Protein Shakes in the Morning & Then Store Them?

Carol Poster

What Do You Have When You Always Crave Protein?

Lindsay Boyers

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How Quickly Does Protein Metabolize?

Lauren Armstrong

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Does Whey Protein Hurt the Thyroid?

Sarka-Jonae Miller

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Dangers of Juicing With Too Much Kale

Heather Topham Wood

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Can Whey Protein Cause Black Stool?

Ireland Wolfe

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What Helps Absorb Protein?

Jody Braverman

Soy Protein & Male Breasts

Joseph Pritchard

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Is Too Much Magnesium Bad for a Fetus?

Angela Brady

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How to Drink Whey Protein During a Workout

Jill Corleone

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What Does Too Much Calcium Do to Muscles?

Laura Wallace Henderson

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Flour That Contains High Protein

Andrea Boldt

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Can I Take Protein Shakes When I'm Sick?

Jody Braverman

Freshly brewed espresso

Tingling Hands and Feet From Too Much Caffeine

C.H. Bodian

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Nutritional Value of Bone Gristle

Jody Braverman

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Good Ways to Get Protein on a Liquid Diet

Gina Riggio

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Can a Protein Shake Make Me Feel Light Headed and Sick?

Lindsay Boyers

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How to Mix Whey Protein Into Liquids

Jill Corleone

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What is the Best Tasting Protein Powder?

Joshua Bailey

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Recommended Protein Powder Supplements for Cancer Patients

Jill Corleone

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Is Drinking Too Much Whey Protein Dangerous?

Andra Picincu

Does Too Much Protein Affect Your Bladder?

Anastasia Climan

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How Much Protein Does a Senior Citizen Need in a Day?

Melodie Anne

Can a Twelve-Year-Old Use Protein Powder?

Joseph Eitel

Dry Organic Lucama Powder Superfood

6 Ways Protein Powder Is Awesome for You

Bryan Myers

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Top Ten High-Protein Vegetables

Lacey Bourassa

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Recommended Daily Servings of Whey Protein for Seniors

Andrea Boldt

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List of Foods or Fruits That Contain Protein

Gord Kerr

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What Can I Do if I Had Too Much Fiber and I'm in Pain?

Sanjana Gupta

Whey Protein and Hair Regrowth

Shannon Hyland-Tassava

Negatives of Whey Protein Drinks

Jan Annigan

An Inability to Digest Protein

Tammy Dray

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Whey Protein & Dairy Intolerance

Mike Samuels

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4 Diet Tips to Lower Your Protein Levels in Urine

Kelli Cooper

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Can Protein Powder Be Used to Replace Meals?

Joseph Eitel

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What Happens If You Drink Protein Shakes Without Exercising?

Jody Braverman

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Is It Safe to Drink Protein Shakes if I Don't Work Out?

Andra Picincu

The Carbohydrates & Proteins in Fried Fish

Jill Corleone