It would be objectively weird for someone to pull out a hunk of Parmesan cheese and take a bite at their desk—right? Or would it be a smart choice of protein-rich snack , one devoid of the sort of hidden ultra-processed ingredients a typical protein bar might contain?

For Jessie Inchauspé—better known as the Glucose Goddess —it's all in a day's work. On Instagram, the French biochemist claims to eat a kilogram of Parmesan per week, stashing it in her handbag for moments when hunger strikes.

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Intrigued, we asked the experts whether Parmesan is actually an underrated protein source we should all be eating more of.

Is Parmesan a high-protein food?

“It’s a fairly good protein source and, compared to a protein powder, is much more natural,” says nutritionist, naturop

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