Hey!

So, I had a call with a student journal last week. She was writing an article for her class about the rise of high-protein, low-cal recipes.

You you know the ones: Cottage cheese ice cream. Cottage cheese pasta. Cottage cheese blended into your hopes and dreams.

And this trend is not new. We've been through the low fat craze of the late '90s, early 2000s (same same).

But this student wanted a dietitian's perspective, and here's what I told her:

Right now, we’re a little protein obsessed.

Like, Nicolas Cage in a Vampire's Kiss obsessed (Ok I didn't mention Nicolas Cage exactly but I stand by this comparison).

I'm all for getting enough protein. But these type of high protein, low calorie recipes kinda miss the point.

And they distract us from the bigger picture.

The balanced eating picture.

Here’s the thing:​
Protein is important. But it's not the only thing that matters when you want to feel full, energized and satisfied.

And more isn’t always better. Just ask your kidneys. They have to break down ALL that extra protein.

What you really need is balance:​
✅ Protein — for feeling full and keeping your muscles strong
✅ Carbs — for energy, fullness and fiber. Carbs are not the enemy! Fruits and veggies are carbs too (and you need them)
✅ Fat — for satisfaction and getting essential fatty acids
✅ Flavor + texture — because meals should taste good. Not like a sad recipe out of a 2002 fitness magazine.

You what probably tastes better than a cottage cheese shake?

• A piece of toast with cottage cheese, sliced tomato, olive oil, and black pepper
• Scrambled eggs + sautéed greens + potatoes or toast
• Greek yogurt + fruit + peanut butter + a few pretzels for crunch
• Leftover stir-fry + rice + an egg on top

(Because they WANT IT THAT WAY 🎶)

So, if you’ve been chasing a sky-high protein goal on a 1200 calorie diet...but you feel empty after meals...
Try zooming out. Think about balance.

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