{"id":784822,"date":"2026-07-06T23:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T23:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/784822\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T23:00:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T23:00:21","slug":"want-added-protein-be-prepared-to-pay-extra-for-that-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/784822\/","title":{"rendered":"Want added protein? Be prepared to pay extra for that boost"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In just about every aisle of the grocery store, you can&#8217;t miss the &#8220;P-word.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Protein is everywhere \u2014 in pasta, bagels, chips and even Pop-Tarts.<\/p>\n<p>While protein is important for your health, not all added protein products are worth it for your body or your wallet, according to <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cincinnatichildrens.org\/bio\/p\/kayla-pasquale\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">registered dietitian Kayla Pasquale.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Just because a product is adding 10 to 15 grams of protein doesn&#8217;t necessarily make it healthy,&#8221; Pasquale said.<\/p>\n<p>Pasquale said some foods, drinks and powders also come with extra ingredients you may not want.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Sometimes you&#8217;re getting things like sugar alcohols or other fillers and additives,&#8221; Pasquale said.<\/p>\n<p>Watch a nutrition expert show whether added protein is worth it:<\/p>\n<p>Pricey added protein<\/p>\n<p>High-protein items carry a premium <\/p>\n<p>Consumers adding more protein to their diets could be adding more to their grocery bills too. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cobank.com\/knowledge-exchange\/dairy-poised-to-help-meet-consumers-growing-demand-for-protein\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Credit lender CoBank reports<\/a> food products with high-protein claims can cost up to 12% more.<\/p>\n<p>Consider these price comparisons: <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;One protein bar is around $4 each,&#8221; Pasquale said while visiting a local market. &#8220;Whereas we have the deli-sliced chicken breast over there. You can probably get three or four servings for just a little bit more than that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Affordable ways to meet protein goals <\/p>\n<p>Pasquale said shoppers can get all the protein they need from meat, eggs and other whole foods without paying extra for the label.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Greek yogurt, cottage cheese,&#8221; Pasquale said. &#8220;Lentils are a great source of protein.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She also recommends mixing up your protein sources \u2014 like shopper Deb Dereshkevich tries to do.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I do like protein but balanced out with vegetables and other good foods,&#8221; Dereshkevich said.<\/p>\n<p>High-protein products may be convenient, but that extra protein often comes at a premium price, so you don\u2019t waste your money.<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Don&#8217;t Waste Your Money&#8221; is a registered trademark of Scripps Media, Inc. 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