Joe Wicks on protein, sugar and meal prepping episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 50 MIN

Joe Wicks on protein, sugar and meal prepping

from Good Food · host Good Food

Join Samuel Goldsmith as he welcomes the ever-energetic Joe Wicks, bestselling author, global online coach, and the man who got millions moving during lockdown, for an inspiring conversation about food, fitness, and family. In this episode, Joe shares the philosophy behind his new book, Protein in 15, packed with quick, high-protein recipes for busy lives. Discover Joe’s practical tips for getting back into the kitchen, the importance of whole foods over ultra-processed options, and how meal planning can transform your health and mood. The discussion also dives into the realities of parenting, the challenges of healthy eating on a budget, and Joe’s candid thoughts on sugar, motivation, and mental well-being. Plus, enjoy fun stories, favourite recipes, and quick-fire questions that reveal Joe’s kitchen secrets and guilty pleasures. Whether you’re looking for inspiration to cook more at home or seeking a fresh perspective on health, this episode is full of actionable advice and uplifting energy. Joe Wicks is on a mission to make the world fitter, healthier, and happier. Best known as The Body Coach, he has transformed the way millions approach fitness and nutrition through his online HIIT workouts, bestselling books, and hugely popular fitness app. Joe shot to fame with his Lean in 15 recipe book series and became known as the nation’s P.E. teacher during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading daily livestreamed workouts for families around the world, which earned him an MBE. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Samuel Goldsmith as he welcomes the ever-energetic Joe Wicks, bestselling author, global online coach, and the man who got millions moving during lockdown, for an inspiring conversation about food, fitness, and family. In this episode, Joe shares the philosophy behind his new book, Protein in 15, packed with quick, high-protein recipes for busy lives. Discover Joe’s practical tips for getting back into the kitchen, the importance of whole foods over ultra-processed options, and how meal planning can transform your health and mood. The discussion also dives into the realities of parenting, the challenges of healthy eating on a budget, and Joe’s candid thoughts on sugar, motivation, and mental well-being. Plus, enjoy fun stories, favourite recipes, and quick-fire questions that reveal Joe’s kitchen secrets and guilty pleasures. Whether you’re looking for inspiration to cook more at home or seeking a fresh perspective on health, this episode is full of actionable advice and uplifting energy. Joe Wicks is on a mission to make the world fitter, healthier, and happier. Best known as The Body Coach, he has transformed the way millions approach fitness and nutrition through his online HIIT workouts, bestselling books, and hugely popular fitness app. Joe shot to fame with his Lean in 15 recipe book series and became known as the nation’s P.E. teacher during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading daily livestreamed workouts for families around the world, which earned him an MBE. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NOW PLAYING

Joe Wicks on protein, sugar and meal prepping

0:00 50:39

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Eat to Live Jenna Fuhrman, Dr. Fuhrman Our health is our most precious gift and smart nutrition can change your life. Each month, join Dr. Fuhrman and his daughter, Jenna Fuhrman as they discuss important topics in the world of nutrition. Eat to Live will change the way you eat and think about food. Chewing the Fat with WorkForge WorkForge Bite-Sized Conversations for Building a Stronger Workforce Welcome to Chewing the Fat, a podcast delving deep into the world of food manufacturing. Dive into real conversations around critical topics like staffing, retention, onboarding, and career development in this essential industry. Subscribe now to gain insights from your peers, subject matter experts and more on the biggest issues facing food manufacturers today: -Hiring and retaining employees -Addressing the challenges of the Silver Tsunami -Improving time to productivity of new employees -Engaging employees from hire to retire And more... Tune in to Chewing the Fat, a WorkForge podcast, and join the conversation on how to build and sustain a resilient, high-performing workforce in food manufacturing. 2 Old Ladies Walking Rozee 2 Old Ladies Walking features the journeys, insights, and light conversation between Liz and Rosie, two women of a certain age who live in the Hudson Valley of New York. From pelvic floor challenges and life with young adult children to food, bird calls, fear of “mad lamb” disease, and myriad topics in between, we cover it all while walking on the scenic trails of the northeast, or wherever our travels take us. Join us and have a listen! Tao Te Ching by Laozi (Author), Stephen Mitchell (Full Audiobook) Laozi Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, is the classic manual on the art of living, and one of the wonders of the world. In eighty-one brief chapters, the Tao Te Ching looks at the basic predicament of being alive and gives advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit. This book is about wisdom in action. It teaches how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao (the basic principle of the universe) and applies equally to good government and sexual love; to child rearing, business, and ecology.Stephen Mitchell's bestselling version has been widely acclaimed as a gift to contemporary culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Good Food?

This episode is 50 minutes long.

When was this Good Food episode published?

This episode was published on January 6, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Join Samuel Goldsmith as he welcomes the ever-energetic Joe Wicks, bestselling author, global online coach, and the man who got millions moving during lockdown, for an inspiring conversation about food, fitness, and family. In this episode, Joe...

Can I download this Good Food episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!