How to Use protein in a Sentence

protein

noun

• 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
• For adult men, that means at least 56 grams of protein a day.
  — Ben Court, Men's Health, 16 Nov. 2022
• And the protein in eggs are as good or better than in meat.
  — Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 23 Oct. 2022
• Brown rice has five grams of protein and white rice has four grams.
  — Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 13 July 2022
• 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 Science study looked at the HA protein of a virus that had passed from a cow to a human in Texas.
  — Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
• That includes protein, and even the carbs in nuts and veggies.
  — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 4 June 2022
• Cow milk also has about eight grams of protein—about the same amount as a large egg.
  — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
• 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
• The white is higher in protein and has a little more texture to it.
  — Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022
• Combine 1/2 cup whole oats with 1 cup high-protein milk in a jar.
  — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 5 Dec. 2022
• 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
• Or protein shakes, a perfect dessert fix for my sweet tooth.
  — Jesse Hicks, Men's Health, 26 July 2022
• 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
• Upping the protein, trying to slim down but not lose too much weight.
  — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
• 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
• The protein helps with muscle repair overnight, while the probiotics in yogurt promote good gut health.
  — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
• But yeah, maybe she’s been a vegetarian this whole time and the proteins triggered something!
  — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025