More people are questioning whether meat is truly essential for meeting daily protein needs. Today’s nutrition science offers ...

A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that consumption of total, processed, or unprocessed red meat can significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Study: Red ...

Red meat often dominates protein conversations, but a wider, smarter selection of protein sources can elevate performance, ...

Scientists have long known about the downsides of red and processed meats. Eating them has been linked with increased risks of health issues such as heart disease, some types of cancer and earlier ...

This cross-journal collection on "Cultivated Meat and Alternative Protein Sources" is a collaboration between Nature Communications, npj Science of Food, Communications Biology and Scientific Reports.

Mallory Arnold was born and raised in Ohio but currently resides and writes from Nashville, Tennessee. She likes running marathons, testing out fun new recipes, and writing about the fascinating, the ...

Protein is a particularly hot topic these days — and for good reason: It’s essential for growth, recovery and maintaining a strong, functioning body. And while the pursuit of protein has led to many ...

Here are six sources of protein that aren’t red or processed meat, and the reasons experts love them. LEGUMES Beans, peas, lentils, peanuts — legumes are “affordable, nutritious and delicious,” said ...