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Protein may feel like a done deal, our culture’s hottest nutrient. But health professionals are still hotly debating it

Instead of restricting foods, dietitian Tanya Freirich recommends building a balanced plate with vegetables, protein and starch, and swapping some animal protein for beans, lentils, nuts or seeds to support better health

Evidence so far has supported caloric restriction for its purported longevity benefits, but reducing protein intake has not been widely explored

Protein-enriched products now fill grocery store shelves, appearing in everything from cereal and coffee to water. Yet a new review of more than 350 studies on protein restriction and aging suggests that many people may gain more from eating less protein, and that lower intake could sometimes contribute to a longer life

Since its Q4 2025 Walmart launch, Kate Farms has rapidly expanded High Protein Nutrition Shake distribution, with availability expected to exceed 6,800 Walmart and CVS stores by August

Calif. — Kate Farms announces a continued national retail expansion of its High Protein Nutrition Shake (HPNS), including expanded distribution at Walmart and a new launch into CVS. The foundational nutrition brand also unveiled Vanilla, the newest flavor in its growing HPNS lineup, as Kate Farms continues expanding beyond traditional medical nutrition channels to meet…

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Danone’s Silk is extending its high-protein platform across dairy-adjacent and functional beverage categories, betting that complete plant protein, fiber, and familiar formats can attract mainstream consumers. Kallie Goodwin, plant-based food and beverage lead at Danone USA, tells Food Ingredients First how nutrition-led innovation and retailer insights are helping the brand compete with traditional dairy. 

Are the so-called “gym bros” actually onto something when it comes to protein? And could we all benefit from consuming more protein in our diets?

July 22, 2026 ByJoyce Hendley, Staff Writer