Protein, protein, protein! I feel like all I read about is how much protein you need. Protein is important for so many reasons. From managing hunger to blood sugar, healing, and satiety, protein is the macronutrient that is key in so many functions of the body. Protein is one of the most talked-about nutrients in nutrition—but it’s also one of the most confusing. Knowing which foods contain protein is helpful, but what really matters is understanding how much protein you’re actually getting per serving.