Guide

Lean protein from poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and beans keeps you full on fewer calories, so it helps you lose weight in a steady, healthy way.

Low-calorie protein sources give you steady fullness, muscle maintenance, and weight control without a heavy calorie load.

Top low-fat protein sources include skinless poultry, white fish, egg whites, low-fat dairy, tofu, and beans to raise protein without much fat.

Natural protein sources from whole foods give your body steady energy, help your muscles recover, and keep you full between meals.

The best sources of plant protein come from soy foods, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains that you can mix across your day.

Protein sources for kidney disease include eggs, fish, poultry, soy, and beans, chosen by stage and guided by your care team.

High-quality protein for muscle building comes from lean meat, fish, eggs, dairy, soy, and legumes, matched with enough total daily intake.

The best source of protein for a plant-based diet is a mix of legumes, soy foods, whole grains, nuts, and seeds spread across the day.

The best source of protein for pregnancy is a mix of lean animal and plant foods spread across your meals and snacks each day.

The best source of protein for muscle growth is a mix of high-quality animal and plant proteins that supplies enough daily protein for your training level.