The unhealthiest protein are fried meats and processed meats such as fried chicken and deli meats.
These fried meats and processed meats are some of the unhealthiest sources of protein as they are high in sodium as well as high in unhealthy fats and additives.
Other unhealthy proteins are from protein bars, processed cheeses and sugary yogurts as they are often high in added sugars, unhealthy fats and sodium.
Even high protein shakes and high protein supplements can be unhealthy if they contain high levels of sugars, additives or artificial sweeteners as they can interfere with digestion and add little nutritional value.
Even red meat can be unhealthy protein, especially when it's consumed in excess, as even lean cuts of red meats have been linked to a higher risk of heart disease as well as type 2 diabetes.
Farmed fish can have lower nutritional value when compared to wild caught fish and can be considered unhealthy protein.
Protein bars and protein shakes can be deceiving and often contain high amounts of added sugars, unhealthy fats, artificial sweeteners, and other additives.
Sugary yogurts are also considered unhealthy protein sources as many flavored and sweetened yogurts are loaded with added sugar.
And processed cheeses contain added oils, added coloring and little actual cheese, along with high levels of sodium and saturated fats.
Other healthiest proteins are skinless chicken, egg whites, beans and lentils, soybeans like tofu, low fat cheese and plain yogurts, fish like salmon fish, nuts and seeds and Quinoa.