High-protein diet

High-protein diets are usually rich in meat, dairy products and eggs

A high-protein diet is a diet in which 20% or more of the total daily calories come from protein.[1] Many high protein diets are high in saturated fat and restrict intake of carbohydrates.[1]

Example foods in a high-protein diet include lean beef, chicken or poultry, pork, salmon and tuna, eggs, and soy.[2] High-protein diets are often utilized in the context of fat loss and muscle building.[3][4] High-protein fad diets, such as the Atkins diet and Protein Power, have been criticized for promoting misconceptions about carbohydrates, insulin resistance and ketosis.[1][5]

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  2. ^ Felson S (8 October 2018). "High-Protein Diets: Do They Work?". WebMD. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
  3. ^ Morton RW, Murphy KT, McKellar SR, Schoenfeld BJ, Henselmans M, Helms E, et al. (March 2018). "A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults". British Journal of Sports Medicine. 52 (6): 376–384. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2017-097608. PMC 5867436. PMID 28698222.
  4. ^ Moon J, Koh G (September 2020). "Clinical Evidence and Mechanisms of High-Protein Diet-Induced Weight Loss". Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome. 29 (3): 166–173. doi:10.7570/jomes20028. PMC 7539343. PMID 32699189.
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