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12 High-Protein Fruits to Add to Your Diet, According to a Nutritionist
Plus what to pair it with for even more of the good stuff

Additional reporting by
Emma Singer
Meet the Expert
Molly Hentz is an Austin-based nutritionist and yoga teacher who holds a master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Studies from NYU and a BA in Communication and Entrepreneurship from Wake Forest University.
The Bottom Line
Protein is an important part of a healthy diet, but it’s just one piece of the puzzle. While it’s great that fruits contain trace amounts of protein, we like them even more for their other health benefits—you know, the ones you won’t find in an equally high-protein meat lover’s pizza. Fruit is high in fiber and rich in micronutrients and antioxidants, and when paired with another, higher protein snack, can keep you full and help ward off that dreaded 3:30 p.m. feeling.

Katherine Gillen
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