Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD The Mediterranean diet tops the charts as one of the best ... Here are all the reasons dietitians love this high-protein combo so much!

When following the high-protein, low-GI (glycaemic index) diet, you alter the types of food you eat in order to increase the gut hormone signal to your brain and trigger the ‘stop eating’ signal.

A 2020 review and meta-analysis concluded that a long-term high protein diet could increase weight loss, reduce the risk of gaining weight back, and help prevent obesity and obesity-related diseases.

To treat a protein deficiency, increase your intake of high-protein foods like eggs, salmon, and lentils. Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet and not consuming enough can cause serious ...