I was pleasantly surprised by the taste of the mealworms, but it was hard to get over their appearance, reporter Rachel Hosie said.

Protein keeps you full, so eating some at every meal can help prevent snacking, a dietician says.

Sports nutritionist Faye Townsend told Insider that the recipe is nutritionally balanced.

Dietitian Sammi Brondo said that her chopped salad recipe includes hydrating foods like tomatoes and cucumbers and is packed with fiber and protein.

Schwarzenegger's go-to shake also includes an unpeeled raw egg, almond milk, cherry juice, banana, and protein powder.

Protein is essential for health and is particularly important for active people or those hoping to lose fat, dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine said.

Eating carbs with foods high in protein and fat slows the digestion of glucose, which helps stabilize blood sugar and energy levels.

Adding more protein like chicken to a weight loss diet may make you more likely to maintain muscle, eat more veggies and less sugar, a study suggests.

Insider reader Trevor consumes 273 grams of protein a day. A dietitian said he should eat more whole foods, carbs, fats, and produce.

A high protein, calorie surplus diet, while lifting weights, is optimal for building muscle, but you don't need to track your food, a dietitian said.

Research suggests drinking a couple shots of whey protein before a meal may help stabilize blood sugar by slowing digestion and ramping up hormones.

Protein is important for building muscle, and some foods pack a higher protein punch per serving than others. Steak has 29g, while an egg has 6g.

Fatty meats are high in saturated fat which can raise cholesterol, so it's best to focus on lean meats, oily fish, and plant-based protein sources.

Bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger said his mostly plant-based diet includes veggie soup, pumpkin seed oil, and sometimes boozy protein shakes.

O'Neal said he had "Charles Barkley Over The Belt Syndrome" referencing the physique of his former NBA rival and his current TV co-host.

Dishes like egg muffins, bean burgers, and yogurt bark are vegetarian options that are rich in protein, nutritionist Faye Townsend said.

Regardless of the type of training you're doing, consuming enough protein over the course of the day is important, dietitian Alix Turoff said.

A small study found that men whose diets is 35% protein (the average is 17%) may see reduced testosterone, which could lead to low sperm counts.

Choosing carb sources that release energy slowly like oats, wholegrain bread, and fruit will help keep your blood sugar levels stable.

Including a more high-protein food groups like eggs, fish, and beans in your diet may help prevent high blood pressure, according to a new study.