Protein shakes are a convenient way to prioritize your daily protein intake, which is key to overall health. However, depending on the ingredients used, not all protein shakes are created equal.

1. Added Sugar

Since most protein shakes already contain sugar or an artificial sweetener, experts recommend avoiding additional sweeteners as extra ingredients. Avoid adding more sugar to a protein shake, as this can exceed the recommended 10% of daily calories or less from added sugar.

What's more, if your protein powder contains a low-calorie sugar alcohol like erythritol , combining another sugar alcohol (like a sugar-free syrup containing sorbitol) can lead to uncomfortable digestive symptoms like gas and bloating.

Choose protein shakes that include less than 5 grams (g) of sugar.

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