Recently more people are focusing on health and wellness, choosing high-protein foods to get more protein.
This trend is because protein is great for muscle repair, growth, and keeping you full. And as a result, there are now lots of products like high-protein yogurts, cereals, breads, bars, etc often at higher prices for their "better" nutrition.
But, when we look closer, not all these high-protein products live up to their promises. Some have only a little more protein than regular products, and many are heavily processed, which isn't great for health. Plus you are spending so much more on these high protein granolas or cereals, than they are worth.
However, not all high-protein foods are bad. There are some good ones out there that really help as part of a balanced diet. I help my clients figure out which high-protein foods are actually good by teaching them to read and understand food labels, not just the "high protein" claim on the front but the detailed info on the back.
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Reading labels is key to picking the right foods for your health goals. For example, adding more protein to your breakfast can help balance your meal, slowing down sugar breakdown and meeting your protein needs.
The trick is to know which high-protein foods are truly healthy and not just hyped by marketing. With so many companies jumping on the health trend, it's hard to know what's really good for you. That's where learning more about nutrition and how to choose wisely can help.
Follow this space to help clear up confusion around food labels and help you make better health decisions.
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Sujata Din is a Certified Health Coach and Certified Professional Cancer Coach. In this regular column for iGlobal, she offers some special insights, from useful wellness tips to recipes for creations that are not only delicious but also healthy.
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