Chapter
The Culture of Morality Around Breastfeeding
32:42 - 40:48 (08:06)
The pressure to breastfeed has become so strong it's led to a culture of morality around it, causing many mothers to feel ashamed and inadequate if they can't produce enough milk. While science shows it's good for children at an aggregate level, there's no one-size-fits-all for breast milk composition and measurement.
Clips
The podcast discusses the obsession with quantifying personal health, specifically in regards to protein intake, and how it leads to mandates for individual behavior and opens up opportunities to sell products.
32:42 - 34:06 (01:24)
Summary
The podcast discusses the obsession with quantifying personal health, specifically in regards to protein intake, and how it leads to mandates for individual behavior and opens up opportunities to sell products.
ChapterThe Culture of Morality Around Breastfeeding
EpisodeThe Great Protein Fiasco
PodcastMaintenance Phase
David Sax explains the origins of protein powder and the rise of nutritionism in the early 1900s, including the belief that store-bought baby formula was better than breast milk and the production of inedible leaf protein concentrate.
34:06 - 36:13 (02:07)
Summary
David Sax explains the origins of protein powder and the rise of nutritionism in the early 1900s, including the belief that store-bought baby formula was better than breast milk and the production of inedible leaf protein concentrate.
ChapterThe Culture of Morality Around Breastfeeding
EpisodeThe Great Protein Fiasco
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Breastfeeding has become a highly moralized topic, leading to shame and guilt for those who struggle with it.
36:13 - 40:48 (04:35)
Summary
Breastfeeding has become a highly moralized topic, leading to shame and guilt for those who struggle with it. Despite its benefits, society must recognize the challenges and limitations surrounding breastfeeding.