787: Is Processed Protein Actually Bad For You? (The Truth About Whey, Protein Bars & Deli Meat)

➢ Get our free recipe guide- https://colossusfitness.lpages.co/52-high-protein-recipes/ ➢ Get our suggested foods list by messaging me "Food list" on IG @ColossusFit ➢ Follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/colossusfit/?hl=en First we need to define what processed protein is Level 1 (Minimally processed): -Why isolate, greek yogurt, pasteurized egg whites Level 2 (processed): -fridge Protein bars, flavored yogurts, deli meat Whey isolate isn’t that proccessed: * Is derived directly from a whole food (milk) * Undergoes mechanical filtration * Has no structural change to amino acid sequence * Usually contains very few ingredients (often just whey + lecithin) Compare that to: * Protein bars with 25+ ingredients * Deli meat with nitrites, phosphates, preservatives * Ultra-processed foods with emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers Whey isolate is closer to: * Greek yogurt (strained milk) * Egg whites (separated egg protein) * Tofu (coagulated soy protein) It’s concentration — not synthetic reconstruction. What is the concern with processed? * Research showing data of ultra processed food correlating with higher-all cause mortality. * Not protein specific, more high in refined carbs, seed oils and sugars * Low in micronutrients but high in total calories * Bloating from sugar alcohols or lactose (but this is an digestive comfort issue) Processed protein has eben studied rigorously and science has shown * No increase of increased mortality * Safe for your kidneys In general I argue any processing negatives (if any) are outweighed by the benefits of a high protein diet. Food quality does matter but what matters the most is * Total calorie control * Adequate protein intake * Fiber intake * Micronutrient diversity * Limiting ultra-processed food dominance “Processed protein isn’t the villain. Under-eating protein, overeating calories, and lacking muscle mass are.” Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening. ➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit ➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/