Dietary Proteins

A diet protein is a protein powder built to give you plenty of protein for very few calories, low sugar and low fat. That is exactly what you want when you are dieting, cutting, or simply trying to lean out without skimping on your intake. It has a place in a broader weight-loss approach, alongside a balanced diet.

Protein plays two key roles when you lower your calories:

• Satiety: a sufficient protein intake helps you feel full for longer and keeps cravings between meals in check. For a longer-lasting effect, in the evening for instance, a slow-digesting casein is another option.
• Holding on to muscle: in a calorie deficit, the body tends to draw on muscle. Protein helps preserve it, as part of a balanced diet and regular training.

At QNT, two proteins are made for this: the Light Digest Whey Protein and the Skinny Protein. The point is not to melt away the kilos by magic, but to help you stick to your plan more easily, meal after meal.

The Skinny Protein is the QNT slimming protein, plain and simple. Each 20 g serving delivers 15 g of protein for just 67 kcal, with no added sugar depending on the flavour and a reduced fat content. The perfect profile for a light protein snack that fills you up without weighing on your calorie count.

What it brings:

• Whey protein: it contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass and to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Vitamins B2, B5, B6 and B12: they contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, which is handy when you are eating less.
• 3 indulgent flavours: Belgian Chocolate, Iced Coffee and Vanilla, so you can keep things varied without caving in to something sugary.

It suits active women just as much as anyone after a low-calorie protein that is easy to fit into the day. You mix it up in seconds in a shaker, at home or at the office.

The Light Digest Whey Protein is our next-generation whey, designed for active lifestyles and sensitive stomachs. It combines whey concentrate and whey isolate, which gives it a complete essential amino acid profile, including the BCAAs, while staying low in sugar and fat.

The name says it all: it is formulated for easy digestion, without the heaviness some people feel with richer proteins. Its smooth texture and quick solubility make a lump-free shake that is pleasant to drink day after day.

What it gives you:

• A high protein intake that contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass and to the maintenance of normal bones.
• An ideal base when dieting or cutting, when you want quality protein without an excess of calories.
• 11 flavours, so you never get tired of it.

This is the versatile whey: post-workout, as a snack, or worked into your recipes.

Both are low in sugar and calories, but they are not built for quite the same use. Here is how to choose.

Go for the Skinny Protein if:

• you want the lightest possible snack (15 g of protein for 67 kcal);
• you are after a boost from B vitamins for energy metabolism and against fatigue;
• you enjoy indulgent flavours like Belgian Chocolate or Iced Coffee.

Go for the Light Digest Whey if:

• you want a complete whey (concentrate plus isolate) with a profile rich in BCAAs;
• digestibility is your priority;
• you want the widest flavour choice (11 of them) and a versatile protein for both training and cooking.

And if you are just starting out, the Skinny Protein Pack (with a free shaker) is a handy entry point to try the routine without buying anything else.

The great thing about a light protein is its flexibility. You adapt it to your day and your goal.

The best moments:

• As a snack between meals, to curb cravings and avoid sugary nibbling.
• At breakfast, to start with a filling hit of protein.
• After training, to support recovery and help maintain muscle.

The mix: stir 20 g of powder into 200 ml of water or skimmed milk. Water keeps the calorie load to a minimum, skimmed milk gives a creamier texture.

To mix things up: blend your powder into smoothies, porridge, pancakes or low-sugar protein desserts. To replace a savoury snack like crisps or party biscuits, Protein Chips give you the same crunch with more protein and less fat. It is a simple way to swap an over-sugary shop-bought snack for an option that fits your plan.

One or two servings a day is usually enough to top up an already varied diet.

How much protein should you aim for? When dieting or cutting, common guidance for an active person sits around 1.5 to 2 g of protein per kg of body weight per day, food and supplements combined. The powder simply fills the gap when meals fall short.

Is there any point during a cutting diet? Yes: when cutting, the goal is to lose body fat while preserving muscle, and a high protein intake for few calories is exactly what helps you hold that line.

Does protein make you gain weight? No, protein on its own is not a gainer. The Skinny Protein (67 kcal) and the Light Digest are low in calories: what makes you gain weight is an overall calorie surplus, not a serving of protein.

I weigh a lot but do not look muscular, is that normal? The number on the scale tells you nothing about your body composition. To reshape your figure, a clean protein intake combined with physical activity helps you build muscle and preserve lean mass, which is more useful to track than the figure alone.

Do you have to work out? It is not compulsory in order to use it, but the effect on maintaining muscle is best when combined with physical activity and a slight calorie deficit.

And after 40? Your protein needs are just as relevant: with age, preserving muscle mass while dieting often means paying closer attention to your intake, and a light protein makes that easier day to day.

What if I do not have dairy? A low-sugar plant protein fills the same satiety and muscle-maintenance role for anyone on a lactose-free or vegan diet.

Who is it for? Women and men, athletes or simply active people, who want a clean, tasty and practical protein intake. All our proteins are made in Belgium (made in Belgium) to our quality standards.