Recently, someone commented: “This is great, but the most important thing is the ingredients. Wouldn’t you agree?”
Here’s my response: Ingredients matter, but I believe the most important factor when choosing food is nutrient density. Most single-ingredient foods happen to be nutrient-dense, but processed options like protein chips can also fit into a healthy diet.
In my Protein Chip Review (🔗 in bio for YouTube for all of my long format videos), I review a ton of protein chips. When I’m choosing to consume whey protein, it’s for the macronutrient protein. You can also find protein in Greek yogurt, which also happens to be a processed food.
As a general rule, avoiding processed foods is a great recommendation. But like a lot of recommendations, it can also be a simplification. Greek yogurt is processed, however, it is incredibly healthy for you and can help you hit your protein goals. Just like protein chips can.
When selecting foods, I’m asking myself: “Does this carry nutrients that my body needs?” This can be macronutrients such as protein, carbs, and fats. Or it can be even more specific like PUFAs (poly-unsaturated fats) and MUFAs (mono-unsaturated fats), fiber, or micronutrients.
I practice flexible dieting, balancing 80% single-ingredient foods with occasional protein chips, bars, or dining out. It’s about consistency and variety helps make your diet more sustainable.
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