B1nounfoodhealth
US/ˈproʊ.tiːn/
UK/ˈprəʊ.tiːn/
a natural substance in food like meat, eggs and beans that the body needs to grow
In context
Eggs and tofu are cheap sources of protein.
People who go to the gym often eat a lot of protein.
A bowl of pho contains protein, carbs and plenty of salt.
Words that go with protein
adjective + preposition
- high in proteinFish is high in protein and low in fat.
noun + preposition
- source of proteinBeans are a good source of protein.
noun + noun
- protein shakeHe drinks a protein shake after training.
- protein intakeAthletes need to increase their protein intake.
adjective + noun
- animal proteinSome people avoid animal protein.