Is Protein Powder a Scam?

In addition, avoid all powders that have been isolated, caseinated, or hydrolyzed. These products are touted as being highest in protein—which is true, but at the expense of being highly processed and containing MSG. Those marked “concentrated” are the least processed of the powders and are an acceptable part of a healthy diet. Egg-white powder is

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Protein Supplements: Protein powders can be a convenient way to increase protein intake, but it's important to choose high-quality sources and be cautious of flavoured options that may contain additives.

So I get it, protein is incredibly important. It’s good for you. But people go a little crazy about it. They put protein into everything. They make protein cookies, protein coffee, protein sports drinks—any food that you can think of, they cram protein in. Now, I’m not totally opposed to this. I’d say it’s better than just eating pure junk food wit... See more

It’s commonly thought that legumes are the best plant-based protein alternative to animal-based protein, but you should know that their protein percentage is reduced 3-4x when cooked/hydrated (dropping from 20% to ~7%)