13/08/2026
High protein foods aren’t automatically “fake” just because some don’t hit a certain benchmark.
A really simple check I use:
Add a zero to the protein.
20g protein? Around 200 calories or less = a solid protein source.
Also remember, not all sugar is the same.
A milk-based shake or yoghurt can contain sugar naturally from lactose. That’s very different from a product being loaded with added/free sugars.
And for a lot of people these products are cheap, convenient and an easy way to get more protein in.
So don’t just read “high protein” on the front.
Check the protein, calories and where the sugar is actually coming from.