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1 week ago | health.com | Lindsey Desoto |Barbie Cervoni

Brothers91 / Getty Images Increasing your daily protein intake can help you lose weight. Protein is a macronutrient the body uses to build and maintain the health of bones, muscle, and skin. How much you need depends on factors like age, gender, body size, and activity level. Adding more protein-rich foods to your diet can help increase satiety (fullness). This may lead you to consume fewer calories overall, resulting in weight loss.

2 weeks ago | health.com | Chelsea Rae Bourgeois |Barbie Cervoni

istetiana / Getty Images Iron is an important mineral in your body. It plays a key role in making hemoglobin, the part of your blood that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Without enough iron in your system, you might struggle with iron deficiency anemia. Anemia can cause fatigue and make it difficult to concentrate. Your body makes some of the iron it needs, but usually not enough. Eating iron-rich foods is a great way to prevent anemia.

3 weeks ago | verywellhealth.com | Barbie Cervoni

Gaining weight and building lean body mass (muscle) requires thought and planning. People who strive to gain healthy weight include athletes, bodybuilders, people with small body frames, aging adults, and those with underlying health conditions who have lost weight. Ingesting additional calories without considering your food choices can lead to gaining fat, rather than muscle.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Barbie Cervoni

Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RDDesign elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. "Key Takeaways"Carbs have the greatest effect on blood sugar levels, but other nutrients also play a role. Saturated fat and sodium may affect blood sugar by worsening insulin resistance or elevating blood pressure. Focusing on overall diet quality is most important for blood sugar management.

3 weeks ago | health.com | Jillian Kubala |Barbie Cervoni

Burak Karademir / Getty Images Whole grains contain all three parts of the grain kernel: the germ, the endosperm, and the bran. Compared to refined grains, which have their germ and bran removed, whole grains are higher in fiber, protein, and certain vitamins and minerals. Because whole grains provide filling nutrients, like fiber and protein, they are a great addition to eating patterns that may help you lose weight. 1.