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How Bad Is It Really to Skip Protein After a Workout?

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By Heather Mayer Irvine

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20 Foods High in Protein for Strong Muscles

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By Amanda McDonald, RYT-200

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7 Protein Shake Mistakes You Might Be Making and How to Fix Them

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By Maridel Reyes

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5 Simple Habits That Keep You Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

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By Kristen Arnold MS, RDN, CSSD

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Trying to Build Muscle? Here Are 6 Types of Proteins to Eat — and 3 to Avoid

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By Tiffany Ayuda

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6 Canned Proteins You Haven’t Tried Before — and Delicious Ways to Use Them

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By Jaime Osnato

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

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By Bojana Galic

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The 9 Essential Amino Acids and Why Your Body Needs Them

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By Abbie Gellman, MS, RD, CDN

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

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By Karla Walsh

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

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By Lauren O'Connor, MS, RDN, RYT

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

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By Bojana Galic

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

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By The LIVESTRONG.com Team

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

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By Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN

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

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By Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

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9 Frozen Foods That Are Packed With Plant-Based Protein

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By Kate Bayless

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

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By Brittany Risher

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7 Popular Protein Myths Totally Busted by Science

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By Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott

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3 Easy Ways to Get Enough Protein Throughout the Day

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By Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott

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

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By Brittany Risher

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

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By Lea Basch, M.S., RD

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

4 Signs You May Be Eating Too Much Protein

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By Paige Fowler

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5 Sketchy Things to Avoid In Your Protein Powder

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By Kevin Lawrence

Our bodies are basically protein machines.

5 Tips for Eating Protein the Right Way

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By Caroline Kaufman, MS, RDN

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

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By Tiffany Ayuda

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

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By August McLaughlin

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18 Paleo Snacks Under 200 Calories

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By Aubrey Bailey

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4 Ways to Get Protein Levels Up for Plasma Donations

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By Christopher Albert

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How to Prevent Muscle Breakdown in Bodybuilding

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By Sirah Dubois

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Is Eating Meat Every Day Healthy for a Bodybuilder?

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By Sara Ipatenco

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Protein & Oats as a Meal Replacement

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By Sharon Perkins

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Casein Vs. Milk Protein Isolate

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By Jessica Taylor

Protein Powder & the Brain

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By Jean Bardot

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What Are Good Foods to Mix in a Protein Shake?

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By Carly Schuna

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A Diet Powder That Causes the Stomach to Feel Full

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By Paula Bogas

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The Whey Protein of Goats Vs. Cows

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By Andrea Boldt

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

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By Beth Greenwood

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Whey Protein vs. Lean Meat

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By Carol Poster

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

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By Lindsay Boyers

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What Do You Have When You Always Crave Protein?

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By Lauren Armstrong

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How Quickly Does Protein Metabolize?

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By Sarka-Jonae Miller

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Does Whey Protein Hurt the Thyroid?

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By Heather Topham Wood

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Dangers of Juicing With Too Much Kale

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By Ireland Wolfe

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Can Whey Protein Cause Black Stool?

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By Jody Braverman

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What Helps Absorb Protein?

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By Joseph Pritchard

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Soy Protein & Male Breasts

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By Angela Brady

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Is Too Much Magnesium Bad for a Fetus?

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By Jill Corleone

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How to Drink Whey Protein During a Workout

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By Laura Wallace Henderson

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What Does Too Much Calcium Do to Muscles?

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By Andrea Boldt

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Flour That Contains High Protein

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By Jody Braverman

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Can I Take Protein Shakes When I'm Sick?

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By C.H. Bodian

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Tingling Hands and Feet From Too Much Caffeine

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By Jody Braverman

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Nutritional Value of Bone Gristle

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By Gina Riggio

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Good Ways to Get Protein on a Liquid Diet

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By Lindsay Boyers

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

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By Jill Corleone

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How to Mix Whey Protein Into Liquids

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By Joshua Bailey

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What is the Best Tasting Protein Powder?

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By Jill Corleone

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Recommended Protein Powder Supplements for Cancer Patients

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By Andra Picincu

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Is Drinking Too Much Whey Protein Dangerous?

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By Anastasia Climan

Does Too Much Protein Affect Your Bladder?

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By Melodie Anne

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

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By Joseph Eitel

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Can a Twelve-Year-Old Use Protein Powder?

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By Bryan Myers

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6 Ways Protein Powder Is Awesome for You

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By Lacey Bourassa

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Top Ten High-Protein Vegetables

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By Andrea Boldt

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Recommended Daily Servings of Whey Protein for Seniors

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By Gord Kerr

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List of Foods or Fruits That Contain Protein

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By Sanjana Gupta

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

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By Shannon Hyland-Tassava

Whey Protein and Hair Regrowth

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By Jan Annigan

Negatives of Whey Protein Drinks

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By Tammy Dray

An Inability to Digest Protein

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By Mike Samuels

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Whey Protein & Dairy Intolerance

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By Kelli Cooper

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4 Diet Tips to Lower Your Protein Levels in Urine

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By Joseph Eitel

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Can Protein Powder Be Used to Replace Meals?

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