Is Plant Protein as Filling as Animal Protein?
Is plant protein as filling as animal protein? Learn how both impact hunger, weight loss, and health, plus tips to balance them in your diet.
November 17, 2024
Tag: plant protein
The Protein Equation: How to Balance Quantity and Quality
You know how important it is to get high-quality protein in your diet. Discover more about animal and plant-based protein sources, along with the nuances of protein quality. You’ll also find out how to balance your protein intake.
November 3, 2024
Beyond the Hype: Busting 5 Common Protein Myths
Protein is essential, but how much do you really need in your diet, and what kind? This article dispels 5 common myths about protein requirements, quality of plant vs animal sources, impacts on hormones and kidneys, and what role protein supplements from sources like protein powder play.
May 26, 2024
Beyond Beans: Unveiling the Unexpected Power of Plant Protein
Thinking plant-based protein is boring? Think again! Let’s look at unexpected protein powerhouses and how to create satisfying, plant-based meals that are good for you and the planet.
April 28, 2024
Are High-Protein Diets Linked with Inflammation?
Protein is an essential macronutrient that you need more of if you exercise. Yet, you may have heard that some sources of protein, Iike red, and processed meat, are linked with inflammation. Do high-protein diets cause inflammation?
August 4, 2019
What’s the Best Type of Protein for Boosting Muscle Protein Synthesis?
You know how important protein is for health and fitness – but what type? Does dairy protein have some advantages over meat-based protein? What about plant-based protein? Here’s what science shows.
August 5, 2018
5 Dietary Mistakes that Age You Prematurely
How you age is influenced by your lifestyle and what you eat. Are you making these dietary mistakes that accelerate the aging process?
April 2, 2017
What Type of Protein Keeps You Full the Longest?
Protein is the most satiating macronutrient, more so than carbohydrates and fat. But you find protein in both animal and plant-based foods. Which of these two sources of protein is MOST satiating?
November 6, 2016
Soy Foods: They’re Not All the Same
If you’re trying to eat more plant-based sources of protein, you probably wonder about soy foods and whether it’s a healthy alternative. There’s more than one type of soy and not all are equally healthy. Find out which are beneficial and which you might want to avoid.
April 3, 2016
Is Plant Protein as Satiating as Animal Protein?
What’s the most filling macronutrient? Protein, of course – but is plant protein as filling as animal protein? Read on and find out more about protein sources and their effect on appetite.
August 9, 2015
The Sometimes Confusing World of Meat Substitutes
Meat and dairy aren’t the only good sources of protein. These days, you can fulfill your protein needs with a variety of meat substitutes – but how healthy are they? This article discusses plant-based sources of protein, both packaged and natural, along with general guidelines on making the healthiest choices.
May 17, 2015
Is Animal Protein More Effective Than Plant Protein for Building Muscle?
No doubt you need more protein when you resistance train regularly, but protein can be animal or plant based. Some people believe animal protein is superior to plant-based sources for muscle strength and hypertrophy. Is there any truth to this?
April 12, 2015