Protein is very trendy these days, and for good reason. A high protein diet has been shown to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures in the elderly. It also has been shown to lower blood pressure. Protein is satiating and may even help you listen to your body’s true fullness and hunger cues. And, most pertinent to this article, protein intake is a huge predictor of muscle mass, and you want muscles, trust me. Muscle raises your resting metabolic rate and increases insu