High-Protein Diet

Protein is a crucial nutrient—not only is it one of your body's main sources of energy but it helps repair muscles, regulate digestion and more. Learn more about high-protein foods plus get tips and expert advice to help you meet your needs. At EatingWell, all of our nutrition information is reviewed by our team of registered dietitians.

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25 Easy High-Protein Breakfasts You’ll Want to Make Forever
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The Best High-Protein Breakfast at Chick-fil-A, According to a Dietitian
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7-Day High-Protein, Gut-Healthy Meal Plan, Created by a Dietitian
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I’m a Dietitian & This Is the High-Protein Snack I Never Leave the Store Without
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7-Day No-Sugar, High-Protein Meal Plan for Spring, Created by a Dietitian
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22 High-Protein Salads for Healthy Weight Loss
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The High-Protein Lunch You Should Meal-Prep This Weekend
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I’m a Dietitian and This Is the High-Protein Snack I Never Leave Trader Joe’s Without
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The #1 High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Snack, According to a Dietitian
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I’m a Dietitian & This Is the High-Protein Food I Never Leave Costco Without
Turmeric Chicken, Chickpea & Avocado Wraps
High-Protein Dinners You Can Make in 35 Minutes or Less (Weekly Plan & Shopping List)
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The #1 Habit to Start If You're Trying to Build Muscle, According to a Dietitian
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The High-Protein Sheet-Pan Dinner Recipe My Mom Has Displayed in Her Kitchen
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The #1 High-Protein Breakfast That Isn’t Eggs, According to a Dietitian
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8 Plant-Based Foods with More Protein Than an Egg
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The Surprising High-Protein Drink That Might Be as Hydrating as Water
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The #1 Anti-Inflammatory Protein You Should Be Eating, According to Dietitians
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The Sheet-Pan Chicken Dinner That I Can't Stop Making Is Packed with Protein
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I’m a Dietitian & This Is the High-Protein Snack I Never Leave Costco Without
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4 Anti-Inflammatory Proteins You Should Be Eating, According to a Dietitian
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The #1 High-Protein Upgrade for Your Morning Toast
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I’m a Dietitian & This Protein-Packed Snack Is Always with Me When I’m On the Go
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The High-Protein Breakfast Shake I Can’t Stop Making
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Our 20 Most-Saved High-Protein Dinners
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High-Protein Dinners You Can Make in a 9x13 (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!)
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4 High-Protein Ingredients to Add to Your Smoothie That Aren’t Protein Powder
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The #1 High-Protein Snack to Help Lower Cholesterol, According to Dietitians
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2-Step Dinners to Help You Poop (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!)
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I Ate a High-Protein Breakfast for Two Weeks—Here’s What Happened
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23 High-Protein Breakfast Recipes to Make Ahead
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The #1 High-Protein Snack to Buy at Aldi for an Energy Boost, According to a Dietitian
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You Can Make Protein Powder at Home, and It Actually Tastes Good
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The Best High-Protein Breakfast for Better Cognitive Health, Recommended by Dietitians
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The Best Time to Take Protein Powder for Maximum Benefits, According to Dietitians
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9 Protein-Packed Snacks to Buy at Sam’s Club, According to a Food Writer
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The #1 Protein You Should Be Eating to Help Lower Cholesterol, According to Dietitians
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The Best High-Protein Breakfast for Weight Loss, Recommended by Dietitians
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The Best Vegetarian Protein to Buy at Costco, According to Dietitians
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The High-Protein, 15-Minute Lunch I Can’t Stop Making
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High-Protein Dinners to Prep in 35 Minutes or Less (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!)
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This High-Protein Recipe Helped Me Lose 30 Pounds
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25 High-Fiber, High-Protein Pasta Recipes
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The #1 High-Protein Ingredient to Add to Your Cereal, According to a Dietitian
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19 New High-Protein Dinners That Will Keep You Satisfied
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The #1 High-Protein Upgrade for Your Salad, According to a Dietitian
One-Pot Pasta with Tuna
Cozy High-Protein One-Pot Dinners (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!)
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This High-Protein Dinner Helps Me Stick to My January Health Goals
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30-Day No-Sugar High-Protein Meal Plan for Beginners, Created by a Dietitian
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The #1 High-Protein Ingredient You Should Be Adding to Your Overnight Oats, According to a Dietitian
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7-Day Easy High-Protein Meal Plan for Better Blood Sugar, Created by a Dietitian
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The #1 High-Protein Snack for the Mediterranean Diet, According to Dietitians
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30-Day High-Protein Meal Plan for Beginners, Created by a Dietitian
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6 High-Protein Foods to Stock Up On In January, According to Dietitians
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7-Day High-Protein Meal Plan to Have More Energy, Created by a Dietitian
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The #1 High-Protein Lunch You Should Make This Week, Recommended by a Dietitian
High-Protein 400-Calorie Dinners for Fall (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!)
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I Asked 5 Dietitians Their Favorite High-Protein Snack—They All Said the Same Thing
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The #1 High-Protein Snack to Help You Lose Weight, According to Dietitians
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24 High-Protein Dinner Recipes to Make Forever
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The #1 Underrated High-Protein Food You Should Be Eating More Of, According to a Dietitian
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The #1 High-Protein Ingredient to Add to Your Pasta
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Why This 30-Minute High-Protein Recipe Is Always in My Weeknight Dinner Rotation
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The Easy High-Protein Dinner I Make for My Family Every Week
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The 10 Best High-Protein Foods to Buy at Costco, According to Dietitians
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8 High-Protein Pantry Items I Buy Every Week, According to a Food Writer
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The #1 High-Protein Ingredient to Add to Your Soup, According to a Dietitian
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I Can't Stop Making This High-Protein Beef & Cabbage Salad for Dinner