A ‘good’ protein snack…? 🍪
There are lots of brands out that that are using the marketing power of “protein” to sell their products. The unspoken idea is that protein = better or healthier etc. The reasoning behind this is the fact that increased protein can help with improved satiety (feelings of fullness) so CAN help to prevent overeating. Also those working out may want to focus on protein to help with muscle building. For most people a balanced diet will contain enough protein so you don’t need to go out of your way to take in extra protein unless you’re a bodybuilder or professional athlete. However you may still wish to focus on higher protein foods and snacks to help keep you feeling full.
So you may well see this protein cookie and think it’s a good option. It does have a reasonable amount of protein – 14g, though that’s not that high for the calories and it’s quite a lot of calories for a snack. In contrast 6 nuggets might be perceived as a ‘bad’ lunch option, definitely not a snack, because it’s junk food isn’t it…? Yet the nuggets contain more protein (15g ) for fewer calories.
In terms of weight loss both will probably do the same basic job -they provide a decent amount of protein for under 300 cals. But don’t be fooled into thinking the protein cookie is a ‘better’ option for weight loss than any other snack. Don’t be swayed by the “protein” label – actually check the nutritional info and then choose the snack you want!
Enjoy
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