If you would like to ask a question, click here . Check our archives of all the previous questions our expert has answered. On the contrary, even if you are a vegetarian or near-vegetarian, it is highly unlikely that you aren't eating enough protein. Some fitness buffs think that by adding protein powders they will increase muscle mass. This is not true.
Muscle mass is increased only by exercising muscles.
However, exercise should be coupled with an adequate food intake from a variety of foods including some that are high in protein, like milk and dairy products, eggs, fish, poultry, meat, and beans and peas. Ann specializes in clinical research on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and collaborates with medical scientists in research on diabetes and cardiovascular disease. She has been recognized for excellence in the practice of research and clinical nutrition by the American Dietetic Association Foundation, and is the recipient of the American Dietetic Association's Medallion award for leadership. The California Dietetic Association has awarded her the Distinguished Service and Outstanding Member awards. All Rights Reserved.