If you're trying to build muscle on a meatless diet, soybeans should be one of your closest friends. These are some of the most nutrient-dense legumes you can eat, and they pack a potent punch of ...

Leafy greens such as kale, spinach and Swiss chard are rich in beneficial nutrients to support healthy muscular contractions.

Okay, so you’ve been hitting the gym, lifting weights, grinding through your sets, and maybe even chugging that post-workout protein shake like it’s a magic potion. But here’s the real talk—if your ...

At some point or another, we’ve all experienced the acute, uncomfortable pain that is muscle cramp. Whether it’s during a run or – arguably worse – when you’re trying to get some post-run rest in bed, ...

Protein can help build muscle, improve insulin sensitivity and help manage blood sugar. Some high-protein foods have been unfairly categorized as off-limits for diabetes. Dietitians say many of these ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with ...

Protein is popping up in everything from popcorn to coffee. Here’s why it’s trending and what you need to know.

Graduate student Žan Zupančič, left, health and kinesiology professor Nicholas Burd and their colleagues found that processing high-protein whole foods may alter the foods’ muscle-building potential ...

A new study shows that ultra-processed foods can sneak fat into your thigh muscles, potentially raising your risk of knee osteoarthritis—even if you’re eating the same number of calories and staying ...

We’re setting the record straight! Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Protein can help build muscle, improve insulin sensitivity and help manage blood sugar. Some high-protein foods have ...