Eat 1.6-2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of your body weight daily to optimize muscle growth. Try pairing a high-protein diet with resistance training to build muscle. Animal sources of protein ...

Protein plays an important role in whole body health. It aids in processes such as carrying oxygen through the body, producing antibodies to ward off infections and helping organs function properly.

Share on Pinterest How much protein you need to build muscle can depend on your weight, activity level, and age. Eating too much may have some risks. Getty Images/Alexander Spatari Protein is ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

Protein is an essential nutrient that benefits your body in numerous ways, and it's especially trendy these days, with people everywhere stocking up on high-protein, low-calorie foods. Most people get ...

Barbie Cervoni, MS, RD, CD/N, CDE, is a registered dietitian (RD) and certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES). She has spent most of her career counseling patients with diabetes, ...