Consumer Reports Found Popular Protein Brands Contain High Levels Of Lead

LeoPatrizi/E+/Getty ImagesHow much of your day do you spend thinking about protein now? For so many American families, meeting their daily protein intake has become a normal part of meal planning. And protein-forward substitutions — like protein pasta, protein waffles, and protein shakes instead of coffee creamer — are far more plentiful on store shelves than they were 15 years ago, according to Consumer Reports. What’s troubling: A new investigation by CR found that many popular protein powder and shake brands contain more lead in a serving “than CR’s food safety experts say is safe to consum