10 Worst Protein-Packed Foods for Weight Loss

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While a single skinless chicken breast contains less than eight grams of fat, a skin-on fried chicken breast may contain as much as twenty grams. 

1. Fried Chicken

2. Sausage

Whether you eat it with eggs for breakfast, at a barbecue restaurant for lunch, or grilled and served on a bun for supper, sausage is another protein that may prevent you from losing weight.

3. Salami

Salami is considered processed meat, which refers to meats that have been cured, salted, or smoked to increase storage life. 

While lean meat options contain significantly more protein than fat, a serving of bacon contains nearly the same quantity of fat and protein. 

4. Bacon

5. Hot Dogs

Hot dogs, which are enjoyed by both children and adults, are available in beef, pork, and poultry varieties.

If bars are a practical meal option for you, seek out varieties that contain minimal added sugar and at least three grams of fiber.

6. Meal Replacement Bars

7. Flavored Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt can be consumed on its own, as a source of protein in a smoothie, or as a parfait with a variety of garnishes.

True for flavored oatmeal, biscuits, and chips. While oatmeal contains essential nutrients such as fiber and iron, flavored varieties are notorious for their high sugar content. 

8. Flavored Protein Oatmeal

9. Protein Cookies

Cookies have not traditionally been a significant source of protein, but there are now options that contain this nutrient. 

You may be dismayed to learn that these protein cookies could derail your weight loss efforts. 




There are some low-calorie, high-protein options in this category, but you may be astonished to find added sugar in some varieties. 

10. Protein Shakes

Healthier balance of nutrients, look for options with less than five grams of added sugar and at least 15 grams of protein.

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