They’re especially uncertain about how the body reacts to or uses processed protein isolates and powders, which have skyrocketed in popularity. If there’s one claim that’s almost certain to boost sales of a food these days, it’s to say the item is high in protein. Some studies have linked high protein intake in early childhood to a risk of obesity later in life. “Having some hormonal boost from protein sources may not be a bad thing. “My nutrition pet peeve is calling foods ‘protein,’ as in ‘Would you like some protein with that salad?’ If the salad has beans or grains or cheese, it already has protein.”

Source: thestar October 31, 2017 19:07 UTC