Straits Times Tests 4 High-Protein Recipes as Experts Recommend 20g to 40g Per Meal
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Updated · The Straits Times · Jun 13
Straits Times Tests 4 High-Protein Recipes as Experts Recommend 20g to 40g Per Meal
1 articles · Updated · The Straits Times · Jun 13
Summary
Four viral high-protein dishes tested by The Straits Times produced mixed results: the cottage cheese beef bowl, melting cabbage with chicken and a two-ingredient cheesecake were endorsed with caveats, while the chicken-crust Caesar pizza disappointed.
Dietitians said most adults should target 20g to 40g of protein per meal for muscle maintenance, metabolism, appetite control and recovery, but warned excess intake can strain kidneys, affect gut health and add weight.
The strongest everyday options were the beef bowl and cabbage dish, though experts flagged saturated fat from beef, butter and cream cheese and suggested balancing them with whole grains, vegetables, olive oil or Greek yogurt.
The no-bake cheesecake was judged a protein-rich treat despite being calorie-dense, while the no-carb pizza was seen as a poor regular choice because Caesar dressing and cheese can push up sodium and saturated fat.
The review lands amid a broader 'protein-maxxing' boom, with cottage cheese alone appearing in more than 115,000 TikTok videos and high-protein foods increasingly moving from social media into supermarket aisles.