As protein-fortified foods make their way down the grocery aisle, we asked experts if the growing trend is worth paying ...

Protein has never gone out of style. While fat was demonized as the nutrient causing weight gain in the 1990s, followed by carbs in the 2000s, protein sat by the sidelines as the official people ...

Americans should be encouraged to eat more beans as a form of protein, a report published this week said. There is “compelling” evidence that diets with higher levels of beans, peas, and lentils are ...

The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee report emphasizes increasing plant-based protein intake and reducing red and processed meat consumption to improve health and address fiber deficiencies.

Diverse food groups have always been the building blocks of a balanced diet. As far back as the 1970s, when the first food pyramid was introduced in Sweden (and probably long before that), we’ve ...

Beans and peas are the mature forms of legumes. They include kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, lima beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans, split peas, and lentils. They are available in dry, ...

Protein has become an obsession. A wide range of products are boasting about the grams of protein they contain on the front of the package, from high-protein pasta sauce and chicken chips to ...

When it comes to high-protein foods, animal sources like chicken, eggs and fish often steal the spotlight. But there’s one thing they all lack — fiber. That’s where plant-based protein sources shine.

The latest dietary report calls for more plant-based foods, a new protein ranking, and flexible eating habits. The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee report emphasizes increasing plant-based ...