4 min read Dietitians advise using protein shakes as a meal replacement for breakfast or dinner. If there are no dietary restrictions or allergies, the recommended protein powders to add are whey, casein, and soy. Dietitians caution against pre-made shakes with nut butter and coconut oil. These are high in calories and may make it harder to lose weight. I T’S PROTEIN-MANIA IN the grocery aisles. Every food company lately seems to be jumping onto the protein-maxxing bandwagon, even some that have no business being a protein product (protein Doritos and protein Pop Tarts, really?). Still, nothing beats one of the classic strategies to up your protein intake: shakes. Along with building muscle, protein helps with fat loss. High-protein diets make you fuller faster—which is great if you’re someone who is often going for seconds or rummaging your kitchen for a midnight snack. Protein shakes can serve the same purpose.…