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 ...

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, ...

Ask the average American man where his diet might be going wrong, and he’ll probably point to one too many burgers or a few extra beers. But while men overshoot on some nutrients like saturated fat ...

Protein continues to be all the rage in the world of food – everything from popcorn to cookies to pasta are getting added boosts of protein. Research has shown numerous benefits to upping protein ...

Many Americans are hooked on protein these days, with some 60% of people "actively trying" to increase their intake of protein, according to the Hartman Group, a consumer research firm based in ...

CHICAGO — The Food and Drug Administration issued its final rule in December defining the nutrient content claim “healthy.” Now more foods associated with healthy eating patterns qualify for the claim ...

Megan Meyer is a science communication consultant who is passionate about translating science to a variety of audiences. She received her PhD in nutritional immunology from The University of North ...