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Category: Protein & nutrition · show all
Protein crackers and crispbread: a smart bread swap?
A protein cracker contains at least 15 grams of protein per 100 grams and significantly fewer fast-releasing carbs than a stand...
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Protein and Your Digestion: How to Avoid Feeling Bloated
Adding too much protein to your diet too quickly, or choosing the wrong sources, can leave you bloated, gassy or with stomach p...
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Eating protein-rich food on a budget: how to get enough protein cheaply
Affordable protein-rich eating is entirely possible with eggs, quark, pulses, chicken breast and porridge oats. These five stap...
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Whey, casein or plant-based protein: which should you choose?
Whey is absorbed quickly (peaking within 60-90 minutes) and delivers amino acids to muscle tissue straight away. Casein digests...
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How Much Protein Is in Nuts? And Do They Fit an Weight-Loss Diet?
Nuts contain 15 to 25 grams of protein per 100 grams, on average, depending on the variety. Peanuts top the list at around 25 g...
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How Much Protein Is in Beans and Lentils? Nature's Plant-Based Powerhouses
Cooked pulses deliver 7 to 9 grams of protein per 100 grams on average. Lentils sit at the top with 9 grams, while chickpeas an...
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How much protein is in salmon? Oily fish as a protein source
Salmon delivers 20 to 25 grams of protein per 100 grams on average, depending on how it's prepared. Fresh salmon sits at the lo...
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What Is Whey Protein? And Is It Actually Good for Weight Loss?
Whey protein is a fast-absorbing protein released during cheese production. It contains all nine essential amino acids your bod...
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How Much Protein Is in Tofu? A Guide to This Plant-Based Protein Source
Tofu contains between 8 and 15 grams of protein per 100 grams, depending on how firm it is. Silken tofu sits at the lower end o...
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How Much Protein Is in Tuna? And How Healthy Is Tinned Tuna?
Tuna delivers 25 to 30 grams of protein per 100 grams, depending on how it's prepared. That makes it one of the most protein-de...
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Protein and your kidneys: should a protein diet worry you?
For healthy kidneys, there's no evidence that a higher protein intake causes harm. Several large reviews find no decline in kid...
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Is too much protein harmful? What the science actually says
For healthy adults, an intake of up to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day is considered safe. That's the cu...
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