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“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” What’s found in each cell of your body, builds your bones, maintains your muscles, and keeps your skin looking fine? Dietary protein. It’s vitally important to consume enough of this good stuff every single day. Why is protein so important? Protein is a macronutrient that …

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Merch Hub/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Protein is more than just a buzzword; it’s an important macronutrient, essential for our optimum health and wellbeing. Without it, we can begin losing muscle mass, experiencing poor metabolism and weakened immunity. It’s a core part of healthy nutrition. Chicken has …

Have you ever filled your Chipotle bowl to the brim with extra carnitas and thought, Wait, how much protein is too much? If so, you’re not alone. There’s a lot of hype on social media these days about how much protein you need and whether or not there’s such thing as having too much in your diet. But is there …

Dietary advice often hinges on eating less. In the rare instance we are told to eat more of something, the subject nowadays is invariably protein or fibre. But there is another naturally occurring dietary compound – present in berries, green tea, coffee and even dark chocolate – which recent research suggests can have geroprotective effects. In layman’s terms: it may …

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free, 7-day high protein diet meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. 7 Day High Protein Diet Meal Plan Every day brings us closer to the Skinnytaste High Protein Book Tour 2025, and I am so excited! …

Right now, it seems like there’s a protein-ified version of every single food and drink out there—even (and especially) the ones that no one asked for. There’s protein pasta, protein yogurt, protein popcorn (shout-out to Khloe Kardashian), protein cookies, protein pancakes, and even—of all things—protein water (no, we’re not kidding). Doubt us? Take it from a doc: “Protein’s having its …

Staying sharp and energized may be as simple as what you put on your plate. New research highlights the brain-boosting power of omega-3s and other plant compounds. This week, we learn about why going green can give your mind and metabolism a lift. 1. Eat plenty of omega-3 to reduce Alzheimer’s risk 🐟 Women with Alzheimer’s disease are more likely …

When we turn 30, the body gets a setback, as the diet and workout that worked in the 20s, start showing slower results. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Arush Sabharwal, bariatric and metabolic surgeon at Surgical Centre for Obesity and Diabetes Clinic said, “If you feel that this is just in your mindset, it’s not true. After you …

Caltech scientists discovered that many mitochondrial proteins begin entering the organelle while they are still being made, overturning decades of assumptions. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers showed that many mitochondrial proteins enter the organelle during synthesis, guided by folding patterns and structural signals. This discovery revises decades of biochemical models. Mitochondria are organelles most commonly known as the “powerhouses of the cell” …