Posts Tagged ‘protein bars’

What unintended consequences might result from the new, upside-down food pyramid that our quixotic health secretary is touring the country to promote? One ironic twist will almost surely be a proliferation of ultra-processed protein foods. Yes, the guidelines advise to “eat real food.” But they also tell us to “prioritize protein foods at every meal.” […]

It’s right up front in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans. “Prioritize protein foods at every meal.” So the food industry stands ready to help. Companies can plainly see the opportunity to make some quick money by selling “a good source of protein.” This is where the winds of commerce are blowing and everyone – […]

Step right up. Bobo’s is ready to sell us a great new health halo in “a new line of protein bars made with simple, clean ingredients and packed with 15 grams of protein.” They’re solving an obvious problem. “In the protein bar aisle, consumers often find themselves overwhelmed with dozens of over-engineered bar options made […]

Macronutrient explanations for obesity have had a rough ride. Too much fat was supposed to be the culprit. Then the focus turned to refined carbs and sugar. By themselves, those were not especially enlightening tangents for the public. Some people still push back on excessively fatty foods. Sugar still counts as a dietary bad actor. […]

Today marks the actual opening of ObesityWeek 2022 in San Diego. So to help you wade through the many hundreds for research studies being presented this week, here is a list of the top ten abstracts at ObesityWeek. Make no mistake. This is a highly subjective list, but it’s ours. Every one of you reading […]