As conversations around high-protein diets continue to gain traction, Dairy Council of California CEO Amy DeLisio, MPH, RDN, offers a science-based perspective in Food Business News’s recent article, “More protein is better … or is it?”.
The article explores the booming popularity of protein-enriched foods—yes, even ice cream—and questions whether more protein always equates to better health. With insights from nutrition professionals and product innovators, the article examines how much protein the body truly needs, potential drawbacks of overconsumption, and how both consumer perceptions and nutrition science are shaping product development.
Drawing on her expertise in public health and nutrition, Amy DeLisio discusses how the body utilizes protein, noting that while it’s an essential nutrient, there’s a limit to how much the body can effectively use in one sitting—typically between 15 to 30 grams. Her insight helps bring clarity to the increasingly crowded and often confusing protein landscape, emphasizing the importance of quality and balance in protein choices.
Read the full article to explore the expert perspectives shaping today’s protein conversation: https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/28389-more-protein-is-better-or-is-it