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If you’re trying to build muscle, tone up, and stay lean… protein quality matters just as much as quantity. Some popular “protein options” are either too low in actual usable protein, loaded with junk, or they spike your calories without helping you recover or rebuild. Let’s break it down 👇🏽 🚫 Deli meats – Full of sodium, nitrates, and preservatives. They technically have protein, but they’re also inflammatory and don’t help with muscle repair long-term. ✅ I batch cook real protein like grill