Processed food question

[tfranc]

Hi BBM,
Is whey protein powder considered a processed food, and is PB2 powdered peanut butter a processed food?

thanks!

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

Yes to both, which is why the label of "processed" may not always be meaningful with respect to food behaviors.

[tfranc]

Oh interesting. So I’m guessing these wouldn’t fall under the umbrella of “processed foods” when talking about recommendations to limit processed foods. Is that correct?

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

Oh interesting. So I’m guessing these wouldn’t fall under the umbrella of “processed foods” when talking about recommendations to limit processed foods. Is that correct?

I wouldn't lump PB2 in with whey or other protein supplements, but yes, there are some processed foods that don't share the characteristics of processed foods that make them less health-promoting, e.g. contains added sugars, sodium, and/or saturated fats, are energy dense, not very filling, are very tasty, etc.

[tfranc]

I wouldn't lump PB2 in with whey or other protein supplements, but yes, there are some processed foods that don't share the characteristics of processed foods that make them less health-promoting, e.g. contains added sugars, sodium, and/or saturated fats, are energy dense, not very filling, are very tasty, etc.

… oh no, not me making a 4 scoop shake of BBM chocolate protein isolate because it’s “very tasty” heh

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

… oh no, not me making a 4 scoop shake of BBM chocolate protein isolate because it’s “very tasty” heh

Hehe, good thing is that that'd only be ~ 320'ish Calories.