Protein, little and often

Dietitians rank six beans by protein

The list covers chickpeas, pinto, cannellini and black beans, plus edamame and soybeans.

Good Housekeeping UK · 12 Oct 2026

No, muscle doesn't turn into fat when you stop exercising

A muscle physiologist explains that muscle and fat are different tissues and can't convert into each other.

The Guardian · 12 Oct 2026

The case for plain yoghurt over protein-branded products

The writer argues that plain Greek yoghurt, skyr and kefir beat many branded protein bars, lattes and snacks.

The Atlantic (US) · 10 Oct 2026

Fridge Raiders pairs chicken bites with a dip

New 68g single-serve packs combine chicken-breast bites with a peri mayo or BBQ dip.

FoodBev Media · 8 Oct 2026

A dozen ways to cook with cottage cheese

A dietitian gathers 12 recipes built around cottage cheese, which has about 13g of protein per half-cup (roughly 110g).

NYT Cooking (US) · 8 Oct 2026

Restaurants urged to offer lighter options for people eating less

The piece says operators are seeing customers who eat less and eat out less often.

Restaurant Online · 7 Oct 2026

Two-minute edamame bowl with a soft egg

A small bowl that's mostly protein and fibre and cooks from frozen in minutes. Great as a light lunch or a substantial snack.

Egg and spinach muffin-tin bites

Bake once, eat all week. Two small bites with some cucumber make an easy breakfast, and they're just as good cold in a lunch box.

Sardines on toast with tomato and lemon

The original high-protein mini meal: half a tin each, a slice of toast and done. You eat the soft bones too.

Skyr pot with berries and seeds

Barely a recipe, but one of the most useful small breakfasts there is. Plain skyr does the protein work.

Smoked salmon, cottage cheese and avocado toast

A weekend-feeling brunch on one slice. The cottage cheese adds protein and stands in for cream cheese.

Chickpea and spinach mini curry

A small, warming bowl with protein and fibre from the chickpeas. Freeze one portion for another day.

Protein shakes for small appetites: small servings you can actually finish

Gentle, small-serving protein shakes for people who can't manage much. Clear whey vs milkshake-style, what to check on the label, and easy ways to drink less at once.

High-protein snacks for small appetites

Small, ready-portioned protein snacks for people who can't manage big meals: bars, crisps, fridge bites and real-food ideas, plus how to read the back of the pack.

After a bad night's sleep: a calm plan for eating the next day

Short sleep tends to push us towards bigger, snackier eating the next day. Here's what the research found and a simple, small-portion plan for the morning after.

Cooking for one with a small appetite: a proper meal, made smaller

Cooking for one can feel like a lot of effort for a small plate. Why a small, proper meal still matters, how to scale recipes down, and how to freeze single portions safely, with sources.

Drinking less: the low and no shelf, explained

A friendly guide for adults (18+) cutting back on alcohol: how low and alcohol-free labels work in the UK, mocktail ideas and what to check.

Easy protein breakfasts for a small appetite

Mornings are often when appetite is smallest and time is shortest. Quick, small breakfasts with 15 to 25g of protein, built from yoghurt, eggs, cottage cheese and oats, with sources.