The wildest foods with added protein — as experts warn they can actually sabotage your diet

Whey too much!

We know that protein is good for us — it increases fullness, reduces appetite and builds muscle — but does it really need to be packed into every single thing we eat, including junk food?

Starbucks recently launched a new menu of protein-boosted beverages , while the makers of Pop-Tarts and Doritos just announced that the protein-fortified versions we never knew we needed are heading to grocery shelves.

The powerhouse nutrient is being crammed into every food imaginable, from cereal to chips and even coffee and water — and there may not be as much benefit as you think. 5

Registered dietitian nutritionist Jessica Crandall, medical adviser at FuturHealth , said it’s easy to fall for high-protein nutrition labels and think the product is good for you — even wh