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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 39 MIN

Protein Bars, Shakes & Powders – What’s Actually Worth It?

from No Appointment Necessary · host Made You Look Studios

This week, Cherry and Dr. Amir are breaking down protein, and in particular protein supplements. How much do you really need? And does it really matter if you get it from a chicken fillet, a chickpea, or a large scoop of whey powder? Cherry tells us about the effects of trying the Atkins diet, and Dr. Amir drops a bombshell about eggs! Plus, they get into protein bars and what happens if you don’t up your fibre when eating loads of protein. And in this week's Chat GP, there’s a questions about diabetes and heart disease in South Asian communities. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: [email protected] Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:26 What Is Protein & Why It Matters 03:37 Complete vs Incomplete Proteins 06:59 Protein Hype & Social Media Myths 09:04 How Much Protein Per Day (Simple Guide) 10:17 What Hitting Your Protein Target Looks Like 13:49 Whey Protein Explained (Types & Benefits) 17:11 Protein for Muscle Building 22:45 Can You Have Too Much Protein? 34:03 Listener Question: Diet, Genetics & Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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