Do you really need MORE protein? From coffees to bottled waters, products contain a ‘top-up’ of the muscle-building nutrient – but they could be bad news for dieters, say experts

Protein is no longer just the preserve of bodybuilders and gym fanatics.

These days, there’s an extra dose in everything – breakfast cereals, bagels, chocolate bars, and now coffee. 

Starbucks has introduced protein-enhanced drinks to its UK menu, while Costa has been trialling lattes containing 23g of protein – roughly the same amount you’d find in a small chicken breast.

And this month, Caffè Nero joined forces with sports nutrition brand Myprotein to launch iced lattes containing up to 25g of protein, promising a substantial dose of the muscle-building nutrient alongside your caffeine fix.

Alongside carbohydrates and fats, protein is one of the three

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