Tarts, protein-packed food is everywhere, and politicians want you to eat more of it. What’s the right amount for you?

Persistent foot swelling may signal protein deficiency affecting fluid balance.

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Worried you’re not getting enough protein? For years, I didn’t. In fact, I avoided it like the plague. I thought that if I ate too much protein and worked out, I would become bulky—like those muscle ...