Protein Overload: What’s Behind Our Latest Food Obsession?

from Viewpoints Radio · host Marty Peterson, Christopher Gardner, Joan Salge-Blake, Grace Galante, Amirah Zaveri, Jay Silvers

Protein Overload: What’s Behind Our Latest Food Obsession? Protein has become the dominant signal of “healthy” today with everyone seemingly focused on how to increase their daily protein intake. However, experts say most Americans are already getting enough through a balanced and diverse diet. We delve into the massive shift towards protein-everything and how marketing is reshaping what we think we need. Guests: Christopher Gardner, professor, medicine, Stanford University Joan Salge Blake, registered dietitian, clinical professor, nutrition, Boston University Host: Marty Peterson Producer: Grace Galante Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Protein has become the dominant signal of “healthy” today with everyone seemingly focused on how to increase their daily protein intake. However, experts say most Americans are already getting enough through a balanced and diverse diet. We delve into the massive shift towards protein-everything and how marketing is reshaping what we think we need.