Chapter
The Obsession with Protein
28:42 - 32:42 (04:00)
A discussion about the fetish for protein and its role in diet culture, with the realization that the benefits of consuming more protein have been tempered and may not be as definitive as once believed.
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The recent focus on protein as a safe and essential macronutrient has become pervasive in modern diets; however, it may not be as necessary as popular belief suggests.
28:42 - 31:11 (02:29)
Summary
The recent focus on protein as a safe and essential macronutrient has become pervasive in modern diets; however, it may not be as necessary as popular belief suggests. The protein obsession has also been used to market and sell protein-rich products, often exaggerating their health benefits.
ChapterThe Obsession with Protein
EpisodeThe Great Protein Fiasco
PodcastMaintenance Phase
In this episode, the speaker discusses nutritional model aimed to prevent disease by isolating a single nutrient and analyzing its impact on the body.
31:11 - 32:42 (01:31)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses nutritional model aimed to prevent disease by isolating a single nutrient and analyzing its impact on the body. Although it has been debunked, we still see the industry and its counterparts, such as Huel and Soylent, relying on this model as a form of optimization.