Products with a protein label claim have continued to gain popularity with consumers according to a consumer report by Nielsen. Half of North Americans say they eat a form of protein with every meal, and around one-third agree that the source of protein matters.
In the U.S., products labeled an “excellent source of protein” grew 12 percent in the recent year, while those listed as a “good source of protein” grew 4 percent. Thirty-five percent of U.S. households say they follow a specific protein-focused diet such, as high protein, Paleo, low carb, etc. Among both Americans and Canadians, meat, eggs and dairy are the top three protein sources, with seafood and legumes/nuts/seeds falling to fourth and fifth place, respectively. However 22 percent of Americans plan to eat less meat, compared with only 15 percent of Canadians.
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