By mimicking a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), it regulates appetite, decreases food intake, and controls blood glucose levels
The top 8 high protein foods Meat: chicken, beef, pork, lamb, bison, game Eggs: whole eggs, egg whites Soy: tofu, black soybeans, edamame, tempeh Fish: white fish (halibut, sole, snapper, etc) and fatty fish (salmon, sardines, herring, etc.) Legumes: lupini beans, lentils, black beans, pinto beans Greek yogurt: nonfat, low-fat, or full-fat Shellfish: shrimp, crab, clams, lobster, mussels, scallops Protein powder: whey, egg, or plant based (pea, pumpkin seed, etc.) Keep reading to learn more about the best high protein foods
Research suggests GLP-1 receptors may be present in taste buds and throughout the gastrointestinal tract, though this evidence is primarily from preclinical studies
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