Scott Keatley MPPD | RD | CDN | FAND
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New Research Suggests That What’s in Our Protein Bars Matters More Than How Ultra-Processed They Are
Outside · August 17, 2026
‘Ultra-processed’ describes how a food was made; it does not tell us everything the food contributes. A protein bar with useful protein, fiber, and manageable added sugar can be a practical bridge when the alternative is skipping a meal. Overall diet quality still matters more than treating every packaged food as nutritionally identical.