12 Interesting Facts About Protein 1. Protein exists in every single cell in our body. Without protein, life would not exist. 2. Protein is the most satiating macro, which helps explain why high-protein diets help promote weight loss and weight-loss maintenance. 3. Protein is made up of 22 amino acids, nine of which are essential(EAAs), meaning we have to get them through food because our bodies cannot produce them. 4. Each gram of protein provides 4 calories. 5. You have to eat protein every day. The body can’t store protein like it can carbohydrates and fat. 6. The lifespan of a protein in the body is two days. 7. Approximately one-fifth of our body weight is protein. 8. On the go or after the gym, in between meals, as a snack, or even right before bed – protein shakes are a super convenient way to meet your protein intake daily. 9. You can cook with protein powders. From muffins, pancakes, smoothies and smoothie bowls, to waffles, cookies and cake, you can satiate that sweet-tooth while boosting protein intake. 10. Yellowfin Tuna contains the most protein (30g per 100g serving) of all fish. It is followed by anchovies (29g), salmon (27g), halibut (27g), snapper (26g), and tilapia (26g). 11. Low-sodium parmesan cheese contains the highest amount of protein found in cheeses at 41.6g per 100g serving (but that’s about a half a cup of cheese!). 12. Pumpkin seeds provide 33g of protein per 100g serving. Gazelle: @emilywillisx3