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How to boost protein in your diet, without losing other nutrients. 5 tips from an expert
As stated in Vol. 4695, protein has many functions in the body. It helps maintain muscle mass and grow muscle when you exercise, helps the body build and repair tissues, and supports the immune system. It is recommended that an adult should take about 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or about 10% to 35% of the calories in an adult’s diet. The question is how we should get enough good protein into our diet while taking other essential nutrients like carbohydrates, unsaturated fats, and vitamins. There are ways to increase protein intake from your regular diet instead of depending regularly on highly processed protein-rich foods like protein bars and smoothies. For example, you could eat brown rice or wholewheat bread instead of white rice or white bread, or replace meat with beans or tofu for your health and the planet. Also, eating nuts and seeds is a healthy and convenient snack option.
Read the article and learn about easy, healthy, and enjoyable ways to consume more protein in your daily diet.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/15/health/how-to-eat-more-protein-diet-wellness/index.html
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