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Is protein finally a 'thing' now?
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It is a "thing" they do seem to be advertising.
That said, whenever I hear the amount of protein I laugh and say "you think THAT'S high protein?"
Like those Oscar Meyer P3 thingies??~! 14 grams is NOT high protein.
This. My favorite is the "protein bar" with 8 grams.
And has 360 calories?
I was looking at protein bars the other day and couldn't believe how few grams of protein there was to the amount of calories. Might as well get a snickers bar, it'll taste better too.0 -
Next up: "Artisan" protein bars. I know I'll be rushing to buy them...0
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IMO just a marketing strategy
Yeah. I think it is becoming a bit of a "thing" but I think that's because people are hoping to drive up sales. I don't know how much they're really changing the products versus simply talking about it more. We may see new packaging advertising and emphasizing protein content, but I don't know how much the food, itself, changed.
I think that's got to do with more people accepting that protein helps you feel full. So the tagline of "The protein in our product will help you feel fuller, longer" is a hook they try to use, especially because one of the most common complaints made by people trying to control their weight is that they feel hungry.
They're mostly trying to grab the people who are going to make their decision based on what they see on the packaging and aren't rooting around for the nutrition information label.0 -
It is a "thing" they do seem to be advertising.
That said, whenever I hear the amount of protein I laugh and say "you think THAT'S high protein?"
Like those Oscar Meyer P3 thingies??~! 14 grams is NOT high protein.
This. My favorite is the "protein bar" with 8 grams.
And has 360 calories?
I was looking at protein bars the other day and couldn't believe how few grams of protein there was to the amount of calories. Might as well get a snickers bar, it'll taste better too.
Yea, the Clif Builder's Bar Max have 30 grams of protein which is fine and dandy, but have 350-380 calories. I love them as I have the TDEE to not worry about it, but damn, that could get some people in trouble if they are just casually eating those things.0 -
All I know is that if you eat those stupid protein bars, yr gonna get fat. Found out the hard way a couple years ago. And that was within a 1200 calorie a day diet.... bleh. Eat real food. Processed bars still end up being junk in the final analysis.
If that is all you know then:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
But I do enjoy that they are making pancake mixes with protein (I use Kodiak Power Cakes). Now I don't have to try to make my own. 14g isn't a whole lot of protein, but it's more protein than I was getting from pancakes before, and they're super easy to make.0 -
It is a "thing" they do seem to be advertising.
That said, whenever I hear the amount of protein I laugh and say "you think THAT'S high protein?"
Like those Oscar Meyer P3 thingies??~! 14 grams is NOT high protein.
The commercial is hilarious though.
http://youtu.be/Z98TKyPsQrU0 -
All I know is that if you eat those stupid protein bars, yr gonna get fat. Found out the hard way a couple years ago. And that was within a 1200 calorie a day diet.... bleh. Eat real food. Processed bars still end up being junk in the final analysis.
If that is all you know then:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
But I do enjoy that they are making pancake mixes with protein (I use Kodiak Power Cakes). Now I don't have to try to make my own. 14g isn't a whole lot of protein, but it's more protein than I was getting from pancakes before, and they're super easy to make.
I just bought some of the FlapJacked mixes. They are pretty good!0 -
Next up: "Artisan" protein bars. I know I'll be rushing to buy them...
:laugh:
Protein bars made with "ancient grains"0 -
All I know is that if you eat those stupid protein bars, yr gonna get fat. Found out the hard way a couple years ago. And that was within a 1200 calorie a day diet.... bleh. Eat real food. Processed bars still end up being junk in the final analysis.
If that is all you know then:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
But I do enjoy that they are making pancake mixes with protein (I use Kodiak Power Cakes). Now I don't have to try to make my own. 14g isn't a whole lot of protein, but it's more protein than I was getting from pancakes before, and they're super easy to make.
I just bought some of the FlapJacked mixes. They are pretty good!
I agree. It's like bisquick, without all of the hassle and the ingredients are better.0 -
In the end, I guess it all boils down to what people believe. Some believe that you must eat x amount of grams of protein per lean body mass, and others don't. Some feel it's too much, and others feel it's never enough. One thing is for sure, everyone has their opinion about it! :happy: And seriously, either or do fine in this world.
Just like chocolate milk being labelled a good recovery food... Everyone talked about it and every other person had a jug of chocolate milk in their hand at the gym. Not so much anymore.0 -
A year or so ago, two of my aunts were drinking protein shakes like no one's business because they said it was "good for weight loss"
In the end, they'd both gained. Likely because they were drinking them in addition to full meals, and overconsuming calories.
Now that I've had noticeable success with weight loss they've started asking me questions.
You should have seen their faces when I told them I eat plenty of carbs, have pizza, and indulge in traditional "non-diet" foods.
It's really just the next "non-fat" "gluten-free" bull**** designed to sell crappy, processed foods.0 -
I saw high protein feminine hygiene spray at Walmart yesterday.
was it gluten free?0 -
Ugh, I hate that protein is a thing. American diets are so heavy in protein--we (and our kidneys) do not need supplementation. I was in the hospital last week for an intestinal blockage from PROTEIN SHAKES. Just...ugh.0
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In the end, I guess it all boils down to what people believe. Some believe that you must eat x amount of grams of protein per lean body mass, and others don't. Some feel it's too much, and others feel it's never enough. One thing is for sure, everyone has their opinion about it! :happy: And seriously, either or do fine in this world.
Just like chocolate milk being labelled a good recovery food... Everyone talked about it and every other person had a jug of chocolate milk in their hand at the gym. Not so much anymore.
You are mistaking facts with fads.
Just because people no longer carry chocolate milk at the gym doesn't mean that its macros have changed so that it is no longer a good recovery drink.0 -
Yes! I've been saying this for several weeks. It seems like every couple of days, I see a new ad promoting the protein value in some product. Their idea of "protein packed" and mine don't really jive, though.0
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All I know is that if you eat those stupid protein bars, yr gonna get fat. Found out the hard way a couple years ago. And that was within a 1200 calorie a day diet.... bleh. Eat real food. Processed bars still end up being junk in the final analysis.
:huh:
*Looks at self*
I mean, I'm not skinny yet. But I'm not really fat anymore either. And I eat protein products. Bars, shakes, etc. I also eat like 2000 calories a day.
:huh:
You and me both. I guess we're a couple of fatties!0 -
Protien from meat is expensive and people's food budgets are stretched thin from rising prices.
Food companies are just capitalizeing on people ignorance.0 -
Hmm.. the cynic in me says we'll simply see the same crap with added whey or something, to bump up the protein content, just like the cereal manufacturers have added vitamins to put a healthy sheen on their sugary crap..0
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Ugh, I hate that protein is a thing. American diets are so heavy in protein--we (and our kidneys) do not need supplementation. I was in the hospital last week for an intestinal blockage from PROTEIN SHAKES. Just...ugh.
Speak for yourself. A few years ago, I was actually severely protein deficient and my Optimum Nutrition powder (and now Quest Bars) helps me keep my protein levels up. I eat about 1.1-1.3g per LBM and am now not losing hair, don't have ridges in my nails, I have energy, I feel fuller on protein and as a bonus, I'm doing well minimizing muscle mass loss as I lose weight.0 -
In the end, I guess it all boils down to what people believe. Some believe that you must eat x amount of grams of protein per lean body mass, and others don't. Some feel it's too much, and others feel it's never enough. One thing is for sure, everyone has their opinion about it! :happy: And seriously, either or do fine in this world.
Just like chocolate milk being labelled a good recovery food... Everyone talked about it and every other person had a jug of chocolate milk in their hand at the gym. Not so much anymore.
You are mistaking facts with fads.
Just because people no longer carry chocolate milk at the gym doesn't mean that its macros have changed so that it is no longer a good recovery drink.
^Yep. And I don't know what the person above you is talking about. I continue to hear it recommended as a recovery drink.0
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