There has been a massive rise in the “high protein” snack world.
Everything from Doritos to chocolate covered almonds have “now with added protein!” slapped on the label.
Now this on the surface sounds like we’re trending in the right direction!
However, it’s still important to recognize when something that is traditionally a junk food item is now labeled as something that is deemed healthier because they package it in a protein coating.
While the added protein is great, not everything needs to be packed with it.
High protein, junk processed food is still junk food when it comes to the other added ingredients and calories. And most of the time, the added protein to that food isn’t of the highest quality anyways.
Make it a priority to get enough protein from real food first.
From my experience, people do best when they structure their meals around chicken, beef, eggs, or fish, and then use snacks to fill in the gaps.
If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, there are TONS of wild rice and bean combos you can create that all have a high, naturally occurring, protein content.
At the end of the day, keep it simple.
Aim to have protein at every meal, then don’t stress the rest.
If you want a high protein snack, great. If not, that’s fine too.
Don’t let all the marketing confuse you.
Stick to the basics and you’ll be just fine.
Thanks for reading!
-Tyler
