by Justine Oroyan | Sep 29, 2026 | Protein
Somewhere along the way, protein became the main character of every food conversation. Your gym buddy is talking about it, your coworker is counting it, and the grocery store has started putting it in chips. Yes, added protein in chips. Let’s get real do this...
by Justine Oroyan | Sep 21, 2026 | Protein
If you’ve ever ended the day looking at a nutrition app and wondered how you only got to 45 grams of protein, you’re not alone. Most people who struggle with protein intake are running into the same three roadblocks, and none of them have much to do with...
by Justine Oroyan | Sep 16, 2026 | Protein
The standard protein recommendation most people grew up hearing is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. This is based on the minimum needed to prevent deficiency in young, sedentary adults. It’s not enough for most adults over 50, and following it can quietly...
by Justine Oroyan | Sep 16, 2026 | Protein
Weight loss and fat loss are not the same thing. If protein intake is too low during a calorie deficit, a portion of what you lose can be muscle instead of fat. This will undermine both your metabolism and your results. Here’s the target that keeps the loss...
by Justine Oroyan | Sep 16, 2026 | Protein
If you’re managing insulin resistance, protein is one of the most useful tools you have for keeping blood sugar steady — but the amount matters, and so does what you pair it with. Your Target: 25–30% of Calories Aim for the upper portion of the general...
by Justine Oroyan | Sep 16, 2026 | Protein
If you’re taking a GLP-1 medication, protein isn’t just important, it is the single biggest nutrition lever you have for protecting your weight loss results long-term. Here’s your target and why hitting it matters more on a GLP-1 than almost any...
