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

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