Scott and SadieEveryone is crazy about protein these days. Which we guess is better than everyone being crazy about . . . cake.
Food social media is filled with tips and tricks on how to pack your diet with protein. Some of them are legit, but THIS is absurd: People are snacking on wedges of parmesan cheese.
Parmesan Reggiano is known to be a high-protein cheese, with more than 10 grams of protein per ounce.
In one TikTok, a woman is sitting in her car, unwrapping a full wedge of parmesan, and the caption says, “I’m over protein bars. Switching to full blocks of parmesan.” And she just bites it off the block. Here’s another, and another.
Experts say that parmesan is a solid protein source . . . but it’s NOT great for binge-snacking, because of its higher fat and sodium levels. If you do add it to your diet, they suggest “pairing it with fiber-rich foods for balance.”
