Dairy products aren't the only choices when it comes to high-protein snacks. If you're eating a diet minus milk, or you just want a low-cal snack that's high in protein, check out these 150-calorie snacks that don't contain a drop of dairy. One serving of spicy roasted chickpeas (one fourth of this recipe: 134 calories, 5.6 grams protein Twenty-one raw almonds: 146 calories, 5.4 grams Read more

It's important to start your day off right by eating a well-balanced breakfast that includes protein. However, are you aware of the calories and nutritional breakdown of your favorite breakfast proteins? Check out the nutritional breakdown of popular breakfast proteins. Read more

There are tons of diets claiming that focusing on protein is the key to weight loss — either eating more or less of it can help you shed pounds fast. But a new study has found that weight loss may be less about how much protein you eat than how much you eat overall. The study, released this week in JAMA, followed 25 participants closely for 10 to 12 weeks who all stayed in a hospital for Read more

When you're in a rush in the morning, cereal is the perfect meal — just pour it, spoon it, and you're good to go. There's probably over a hundred different boxes to choose from, and while I'm sure you know Apple Jacks isn't the healthiest (a serving has as much sugar as three Chips Ahoy! cookies) even seemingly healthy cereals aren't the best choice. It's important to fill your bowl with a Read more

While it's true that meat is an excellent source of protein, it's by no means the only source and also not always the healthiest. If you're avoiding beef, chicken, and fish for ethical reasons, or simply trying to avoid a diet that's high in saturated fat or cholesterol, feel assured that a vegetarian diet can offer you enough protein. You just need to pay attention to make sure you're getting Read more

So you want to build muscle? It's not just about trying to lift the heaviest weights. Building muscle and obtaining that oh-so-flattering definition is all about a dedicated plan. Read on for a how-to on planning a muscle-building routine and what (and when) to eat. First, you need to form a schedule for strength training. Try to do it at least 20 minutes of strength-training twice a week so Read more

If dropping pounds is your plan, then you no doubt have calories on the brain. Check out the chart below to find out which sources of protein contain the fewest calories. It might be just the tidbit of info to help shave calories off your meals so you reach your goal weight faster. Read more

When I became vegan after college, my mom flipped. "How are you going to get enough protein?" It's certainly hard when your family eats meat and dairy at just about every meal. But steak, cheese, and scrambled eggs aren't the only sources of protein out there. If you're avoiding meat, dairy, and eggs for ethical or health reasons, you can still get the protein you need each day. Here are some of Read more