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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 21 MIN

How to get enough protein — without going overboard

from Post Reports · host The Washington Post

These days, just about any food you could possibly imagine now has “added” protein. There’s protein popcorn, protein muffins and even protein water. But where did this obsession with protein begin? And how much should we really be eating on a daily basis? Host Colby Itkowitz speaks with Washington Post health columnist Anahad O’Connor about this latest nutrition craze and best practices for eating a balanced diet.Today’s show was produced by Laura Benshoff. It was mixed by Sam Bair, and edited by Ariel Plotnick. Thanks to editor Emily Codik.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

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Research shows many people benefit from a protein-rich diet. But experts caution that many Americans are going overboard. So how much should you eat?

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