Keep adding protein powder to smoothies?

angbieb
angbieb Posts: 668 Member
edited January 16 in Health and Weight Loss
Is it worth the extra calories?

Thanks!

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  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    If you are short on protein it is. I use protein powder to help me reach my protein goals sometimes. MFP sets protein pretty low as a default for some reason so it's best to go over it.

    No need to add protein to smoothies if you are getting more than enough from real food.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,442 MFP Moderator
    Keep in mind that mfp's protein goal is a bit low. Generally you want around 70-80% of your total weight in protein ... well realistically its 1 g of protein per lb of lbm but most people dont track body fat.

    IMO protein is the most important macro, so its always worth getting more.
  • flexdirectcpr
    flexdirectcpr Posts: 103 Member
    I stopped adding the protein powder and started adding 1/2 cup of fat free Greek Yogurt.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    If you need more proetin in your diet yes.

    If not then no.
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