Tamannaah Bhatia Fitness Coach Rates 7 Popular Healthy Foods Drops Truth Bombs Protein Bars Peanut Butter Oats Muesli

However, Siddhartha cautioned consumers to buy wisely: "Just make sure you don't have the added sugar versions because you don't want extra sugar in your high-protein snack."

Protein shakes: Also earning a 9 out of 10, Siddhartha called these shakes 'the easiest way to get some protein into the system'. Still, he noted a crucial boundary: "Remember, this is not a replacement for food."

Oats: Coming in at an 8 out of 10, oats offered 'fibre that keeps you fuller for longer'. The catch? The trainer said, "Just make sure you don't put 50 things in this and make it a dessert."

Peanut butter: While it failed miserably as a protein source, Siddhartha still gave it an 8 out of 10 strictly 'as a source of healthy fat'. He warned, "Just make sure you don't eat too much, it is very calorie-dense."

Protein bars: Rated at 6.5 out of 10, they are a 'convenient protein on the go'. However, Siddhartha noted, "Some protein bars are very close to normal chocolate bars, so be very careful."

Muesli: Anchoring the bottom of the list with a 5 out of 10, Siddhartha noted it is " a great way of adding crunch to maybe your Greek yoghurt or your oats'. Unfortunately, most commercial options pack 'too much sugar, too many calories', he shared.

Siddhartha suggested that fitness goals aren't built on restriction, but on education, as he summarised: "The key isn’t avoiding foods, it’s knowing how and when to use them."

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