It used to be that only fitness buffs and bodybuilders thought about how much protein they were getting. But now, everybody seems to be looking for more of it in their diet, and just about every food ...

Protein is essential but widely overemphasized; most people already get enough, and balance matters more than excess.

Snack bars, yogurts, ice cream, even bottled water: it seems like food makers have worked out ways to slip extra protein into just about anything as they seek to capitalize on a growing consumer trend ...

Companies are ramping up production of high-protein foods in response to consumer demand. The venti-size iced Vanilla Protein Latte from Starbucks, shown here, contains 40 grams of protein — more than ...

Protein is the MVP when it comes to building muscle. Strength training tears down muscles—in a good way—and protein steps in to rebuild them bigger and stronger over time. With the conversation around ...

First came the dubious diet advice. In 1877, Carl von Voit, one of German chemist Justus von Liebig’s protégés, published an influential recommendation that working men required 118 grams of protein ...

Snack bars, yogurts, ice cream, even bottled water: it seems like food makers have worked out ways to slip extra protein into just about anything as they seek to capitalize on a growing consumer trend ...

Protein is more filling than other foods, making it sometimes hard to eat enough of it to build muscle.

They're quick to put together and packed with protein, so they will keep you full and energized.