​Misconceptions about protein are everywhere, from how much of it you need in a day to the best food sources available. If you’re really trying to maximise your intake of the macro, the latter is particularly important; especially because a bunch of foods that are commonly touted as high in protein actually aren’t as packed as you might think.. “The key issue here is that many of these so-called high-protein foods are secondary sources of protein,” Sapna Peruvemba, founder of Health by Sapna, tells us. While these foods do contain some of the all-important nutrient, the majority of their nutritional makeup actually consists of others, like fat or carbs. So if you want a single item to do most of the heavy lifting on the protein front, you might want to look at your options a little more carefully. Many of these so-called high-protein foods actually don’t contain enough to get you to the recommended 15 grams or so per meal on their own.. To be clear, this is not to say these foods aren’t deserving of a spot on your plate. Even though the marketing machine may have seized on protein as a selling point, both fats and carbs are just as critical for good health. Fat supports cell growth and helps you absorb other nutrients like vitamins A and E. Meanwhile, carbs are the body’s main source of energy.. That said, if you’re focused on increasing your protein intake or reaching a certain protein goal (whether to help your muscles recover after a workout or simply to stop your stomach from growling between meals), you’re better off considering fats and carbs helpful sidekicks rather than the main character. Here are 11 foods that are commonly misconstrued as protein-packed, plus some expert-approved ways to beef them up.. Peanut butter. Gym bros would have you believe that peanut butter is the poster child for plant-based sources of protein, but in reality, the nutty spread is primarily composed of healthy fats; its protein content is a meagre four grams per tablespoon, Peruvemba says.. Just because peanut butter is skimpy on protein doesn’t make it short on flavour, though, so feel free to continue spooning it up. It can still round out a meal nicely: add it to a smoothie made with yoghurt or whole milk or use it in a savoury dish, like tofu curry or black bean soup.. Chia seeds. Four grams in two tablespoons is not nothing, but it’s also probably a little less than you expected, considering that chia seed pudding is often hyped as the perfect vegetarian-friendly, protein-dense breakfast.. That’s particularly true if you’re soaking the seeds in a plant-based milk like almond or oat, both of which are lower on protein thanks to their lack of dairy, Wendy Lopez, the cofounder of Diabetes Digital, a virtual nutrition counselling platform for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes, tells us.  

​You know what you must do. Then tell me Leo, why are you not seeing it through. If life lately has felt like you are constantly hitting a wall—sure you can blame Mercury retrograde, but now it is over. So this week if you want momentum to be your thing, look back at the past 2-3 months and take notes. What worked out, what felt against the current and what absolutely did not budge no matter how hard you tried. Instead of flip flopping around in dubious ways, Gemini, get straight to the point and let your truest most brutally unhinged intentions and expectations known to yourself. You think you lack passion? No. You think you think you lack flow? No. You think you don’t know the way forward? No. You are only afraid of admitting it to yourself. Your patience is paying off. Your ideas are bearing fruit and you know Scorpio, you are not settling in for scraps but you are also extremely happy in where you are right now. Everything is happening exactly as things are meant to be, with hidden blessings, cues and prompts. What you will choose to craft from these, the directions you are considering are on track.. Read on for what the stars have in store for you, and make sure you check out your sun, moon and rising signs for the complete picture.. You have been rummaging through the same relationship issues and challenges, even questions for a while now and Aries, you might have almost grown tired of the cyclical nature of things. The challenge is not that change is constant, perhaps it may simply be your expectation of a constant upswing that may be keeping you from seeing the real picture. As you move through cycles of life remember that anything that is a flat line is not alive, as are your relationships. Notice when your enthusiasm and expectations of your life and relationships dip—are your emotions and inner drive on a low swing too? Understand your personal ebbs and lows to sail through life in a nonchalant but passionate manner.. Cosmic tip: Leave linear perspectives behind. What you are looking at is multi-layered.. This week ask yourself some existential questions to get your answers. Taurus, what is true wealth? Is it merely money or is it also a good quality of life? Brands or labels don’t define the richness of your life—your connections, dreams, health, satisfaction and similar factors are equally important. So ‘go easy on life’ and approach each day as though it has something new to teach you and something new to offer you. When you embrace life with curiosity nothing feels like a challenge, just a simple question that you are seeking answers for.  

​This week ask yourself some existential questions to get your answers. Taurus, what is true wealth? Is it merely money or is it also a good quality of life? Brands or labels don’t define the richness of your life—your connections, dreams, health, satisfaction and similar factors are equally important. So ‘go easy on life’ and approach each day as though it has something new to teach you and something new to offer you. When you embrace life with curiosity nothing feels like a challenge, just a simple question that you are seeking answers for.. Cosmic tip: A prosperous wave incoming. Make space for all the goodness to arrive.. Aries March 23, 2026. Gemini March 23, 2026. Cancer March 23, 2026. Leo March 23, 2026. Virgo March 23, 2026. Libra March 23, 2026. Scorpio March 23, 2026. Sagittarius March 23, 2026. Capricorn March 23, 2026. Aquarius March 23, 2026. Pisces March 23, 2026  

​You know what you must do. Then tell me Leo, why are you not seeing it through. If life lately has felt like you are constantly hitting a wall—sure you can blame Mercury retrograde, but now it is over. So this week if you want momentum to be your thing, look back at the past 2-3 months and take notes. What worked out, what felt against the current and what absolutely did not budge no matter how hard you tried. And then notice if there is any missing link you find—an approach, a thought or the unknown irony of constantly trying to find different solutions with the same actions. This week you move, you find your answers and you make waves.. Cosmic tip: Destress to see your life clearly.. Aries March 23, 2026. Taurus March 23, 2026. Gemini March 23, 2026. Cancer March 23, 2026. Virgo March 23, 2026. Libra March 23, 2026. Scorpio March 23, 2026. Sagittarius March 23, 2026. Capricorn March 23, 2026. Aquarius March 23, 2026. Pisces March 23, 2026  

​Clear your mind to clear your schedule, Libra. There may really be a lot on your plate and there may really be multiple things in multiple directions vying for your attention. However, Libra, the only way forward is through clarity of thought. You will only get to your place if you read your maps right and in this case, your map is your inner GPS. So muster up that courage to clear your days of the endless, mindless chores and only focus on the quality of ingredients that go in to bake your penultimate cake.. Cosmic tip: Have confidence in yourself and your dreams.. Aries March 23, 2026. Taurus March 23, 2026. Gemini March 23, 2026. Cancer March 23, 2026. Leo March 23, 2026. Virgo March 23, 2026. Scorpio March 23, 2026. Sagittarius March 23, 2026. Capricorn March 23, 2026. Aquarius March 23, 2026. Pisces March 23, 2026