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.

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.

Fibre, a spoonful at a time

Most UK adults eat about half the recommended 30g of fibre a day. Gentle, small-portion ways to add it, from seeds and oats to beans, without making the plate any bigger.

Packed lunches for small appetites

Small, protein-first packed lunches for work or days out: snack-box ideas, what keeps well and the kit that helps.

Small-appetite ready meals and meal kits: what's out there

A round-up of the smaller ready meals, two-item lunches and single-portion meal kits now on sale in the UK, and what to check on the label.