Tension has been brewing in the world of nutrition. The subject of the dispute? Protein — or more precisely, protein requirements, and journalists, scientists, government officials, and health ...

(CNN) — Americans are in the middle of a love-affair with protein. A stroll through almost any major supermarket — where food labels tout grams of protein — bears witness to the trend. And why shouldn ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It is true that most ...

A recent statistic from the British Dietetic Association showed that the average daily fibre intake of British adults is just 18g – well below the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of 30g. With ...

For many people, the main takeaway from the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) is: “Eat more protein.” It’s true that the inverted pyramid graphic issued with the guidelines ...

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