"Maximizing Protein Intake: Tips and Top Food Choices"

Eating enough protein is essential for muscle and bone growth, hormone and antibody production, and energy. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends consuming 0.35 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day. Incorporating protein into every meal, adding protein powder to your routine, having protein-rich snacks on hand, incorporating more legumes, adding protein to baked goods and desserts, and replacing refined grains with whole grains are simple ways to increase protein intake.