- High-protein products are popular but individual needs vary significantly, experts say.
- Dietitian Sheila Patterson advises spreading protein intake throughout the day for balance.
- Whole-food protein sources are recommended over shakes and bars for optimal nutrition.
SALT LAKE CITY — From shakes and bars to protein coffee, chips and even protein water, high-protein products are showing up everywhere.
“There’s so many,” said Renee Aker, who has long been interested in health and nutrition. “I think the protein pretzels really make me laugh a little bit.”
And plenty of people are paying closer attention to how many grams they get each day…