February 5, 2013
Updated Feb 5, 2013 at 3:30 PM CDT
CENTRAL ILLINOIS -- Health experts say that popular protein shakes, drinks and bars are not a good way to get your daily amount of protein.
NBC News reports that 19 percent on new food and beverage products were advertised as being "high protein" in the United States.
Experts say that shakes and protein bars are often high in sugar and calories. They recommend that you get your protein through eating real food, getting the same amount of protein and consuming less calories.
Good sources of protein include meat, poultry, fish, legumes (such as dry beans and peas), eggs, milk and tofu.
NBC News' report can be read HERE.
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