How to Use protein in a Sentence

protein

noun
Definition of proteinnext
  • These foods have all of the essential proteins.
  • You need more protein in your diet.
  • These foods are an excellent source of protein.
  • One of the main sources of protein around the world is cow’s milk.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 17 Apr. 2024
  • One way to achieve this is to have a serving of protein with each meal.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
  • Gluten is a protein that can be in wheat, rye and barley.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 24 May 2023
  • The reason goes back to the involvement of those HER2 proteins.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Best healthy options to eat for fat, fiber and protein.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
  • The same serving of Greek yogurt has 9 grams of protein and skyr has 10 grams.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024
  • In essence, peptides are short chains of amino acids, and amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Serve with other foods like cheese or protein sources like meat and fish.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Dec. 2023
  • The pollen provides protein that is taken back to the hives as food for larvae.
    — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2023
  • The goal is to ensure that the cooked proteins are easy to pick up with a fork and fit neatly into your mouth.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Once applied, the ink reacts with the proteins and keratin in the skin, and darkens over 24-36 hours.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Half of your plate should include veggies, while a quarter of the plate should have a source of protein.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 Jan. 2024
  • This might be a protein bar, some nuts and cheese, or a peanut butter sandwich.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The last quarter of your plate is for protein so that’s your chicken, beef and other meats.
    — Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
  • Aim for a diverse range of proteins such as chicken, beef, or fish.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2023
  • All cooks have to do is add a protein of their choice and toppings (like lettuce and tomato) for both of the meal kits.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Chronic lack of sleep causes the body to make more proteins in cells called cytokines.
    — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 25 May 2023
  • In fact, collagen is one of the most abundant structural proteins in the body.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The protein comes from whey protein concentrate, and soy and coconut oil are the main fat sources.
    — Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The Viaskin patch is coated with a small amount of peanut protein that is absorbed into the skin.
    — Lauren Neergaard, The Enquirer, 11 May 2023
  • This includes lean proteins and foods rich in fiber and healthy fats, such as salmon and Greek yogurt with berries.
    — Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Salmon Fatty fish such as salmon are a great source of protein and omega fatty acids.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The new drug aims to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s by removing that protein.
    — Tom Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2023
  • The tests look for proteins on the surface of the virus and can deliver results in 15 minutes or less.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Thrifty homemakers turned to the humble loaf as a way to stretch a costly protein.
    — Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Some will suggest a light meal of fruits or lean protein an hour ahead of a race while others will advise loading up on pasta the night before.
    — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • One turkey stick typically provides around 10 grams of protein.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024

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