India, Jan. 7 -- Anything labelled 'protein' is automatically seen as healthy. With the growing discussions around protein intake's importance, it is not unusual to see the hype around this macronutrient. But there's a fine line here. Protein snacks, from bars and yoghurts to biscuits, shakes and chips, have now become the poster child of the health food trend. But in reality, how healthy are they truly? Are there any lurking threats that consumers turn overlook?

To get a better and clearer perspective on the real health value of protein-added snacks and foods, HT Lifestyle spoke to Dr Hrishikesh Salgaonkar, Consultant Bariatric, Robotic and Minimal Invasive Surgeon, Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai, who actually shared a grim reality chec...