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Explore evidence-based articles on protein, including requirements, food sources, quality, digestibility and common myths.

A spread of protein foods including chicken, eggs, tofu, lentils and beans in bowls
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Is animal protein really superior for muscle growth? The scoring system examined

Many people mention "protein quality" when discussing different protein sources, but what does that mean, and how important is it?
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Joe Wicks holds two of his killer bars, one in each hand
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Joe Wicks "Licensed to Kill" sparked a global conversation on ultra-processed foods—what comes next?

Joe Wicks’ recent Channel 4 documentary, Licensed to Kill, has achieved something worth acknowledging: it has made people talk. Let's continue the...
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An overhead spread of high-protein plant foods on a light wooden kitchen counter: firm tofu, sliced tempeh, cooked green lentils, chickpeas, edamame, black beans, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, almonds and sesame seeds
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Nutrition

Do vegans lack protein and amino acids? A balanced look at the evidence

It turns out that bold claims about protein tend to ignore the nuances in the research. An article published by the NY Post on April 29th claims that vegan
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A varied spread of protein-rich whole foods — eggs, salmon, grilled chicken, lentils, tofu, cheese, almonds and Greek yoghurt — on a wooden table
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The facts about protein: why science says more isn’t always better

The Glucose Goddess claims that we should all aim for 2g of protein per kg of body weight every day. What do the experts think?
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