High-protein
A high-protein diet is less about eating only protein and more about hitting a reliable floor while calories stay aligned with your goal. That floor is what supports satiety during weight loss and muscle retention during a cut.
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Macro split
Carbs
25-45%
Protein
25-35%
Fat
25-35%
Protein usually lands around 0.7-1.0g per lb of body weight for fitness goals
- Chicken breast, turkey, lean beef, fish, shrimp
- Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, whey protein
- Tofu, tempeh, edamame, lentils, beans
- High-fiber vegetables and berries
- Rice, potatoes, oats, or whole grains around training
- ×Ultra-processed foods that are high-calorie but low-protein
- ×Protein snacks that hide large sugar or fat loads
- ×Crash-diet meal plans with insufficient calories
- ×Liquid calories that do not help protein or satiety
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What it is
A flexible diet pattern built around a daily protein target, usually paired with a calorie goal. Meals include lean proteins, dairy or plant proteins, fiber-rich carbs, vegetables, and enough fats to make the diet sustainable.
Pros
- Strong satiety for weight loss and maintenance
- Supports muscle retention during calorie deficits
- Flexible enough for omnivore, vegetarian, and many lower-carb diets
- Pairs well with strength training and meal prep
Cons
- !Can crowd out fiber if meals become meat-only
- !Requires planning for vegetarian and vegan versions
- !Not appropriate to push aggressively without medical guidance for kidney disease
Best for
People cutting, recompositioning, using GLP-1 medications with lower appetite, or trying to build meals around a clear protein floor.
Research
Higher-protein diets consistently improve satiety and lean-mass retention during weight loss when paired with resistance training and adequate total calories.