7 proteins I avoid as a 50-year-old woman working toward building muscle 💪 Trying to eat more protein but feeling confused? Every package says “high protein,” but after 40, that doesn’t always mean it’s helping you build muscle, stay full, or lose fat. As a mom of 6 who lost over 100 pounds after 40, these are the protein foods I usually skip. Remember, this isn’t an all-or-nothing list. I drink raw milk, I use protein powder, and I believe you can make choices that fit your lifestyle. Here are the 7 protein foods I avoid: ❌ Cheap protein bars They’re basically candy bars with a health label. ✅ I choose homemade Greek yogurt bowls or simple bars with a short ingredient list. ❌ Flavored “high-protein” yogurts Many have more sugar than protein. ✅ I choose plain Greek yogurt with berries, cinnamon, or collagen. fage ❌ Fried meats More grease than fuel. ✅ I choose grilled, baked, or air-fried lean protein. ❌ Breaded frozen protein nuggets Convenient… but not my first choice. ✅ I c...