India, May 7 -- The importance of meeting the protein requirement in our daily diet while trying to lose weight cannot be overstated. However, just because a food has protein in it does not automatically make it a fitting addition to a healthy meal.

Taking to Instagram on May 6, online fitness coach Leonie Gref shared a list of 10 such protein-rich foods that are best avoided, especially if one is on a weight loss diet.

Avoiding ultra-processed foods is a thumb rule for eating healthy. The same holds true for meats as well. Processed meats such as bacon and sausages are high in fats and additives, cautioned Leonie.

While chicken in itself is an excellent source of lean protein, breading and frying the chicken bring down the health bene...