9 healthy ways to eat protein

People misunderstand protein. Yes, adding some to a meal can knock down hunger and keep it at bay, which in turn can help you avoid binge eating or snacking. Protein is also essential for proper cell health, as well as muscle synthesis and recovery. But there’s a limit to how much protein your body can use at any given time—and how much of it you need to feel full, says Douglas Paddon-Jones, a professor of nutrition and metabolism at the University of Texas Medical Branch.