Hitting your protein target on a small appetite

Compact, gentle protein sources for when big meals aren't happening. A 2-minute lesson from the neo academy.

The challenge isn't knowing protein matters. It's fitting it into an appetite half its old size. The answer is protein density: most protein per bite.

Compact winners: Greek yogurt (15g per small tub), eggs (6g each), cottage cheese (12g per half-cup), canned tuna (20g per pouch), edamame (8g per half-cup), string cheese (7g each).

On low-appetite days, drink it. A protein shake or fortified milk delivers 20-30g without asking your stomach to work hard. Sipping counts.

Log as you go with the quick-tap tracker on Home. Members who log protein daily hit their target far more often, because the gap is visible by mid-afternoon while there's still time to close it.

Choose protein-dense foods, drink it on rough days, and log as you go.