Protein: The Most Misunderstood N...
Protein: The Most Misunderstood Nutrient

The Fundamentals of Fitness by Alison Berrisford

Episode notes

Do you actually need more protein... or is it just another fitness trend?

Protein seems to be everywhere.

High-protein yoghurts.

High-protein cereals.

Protein coffee.

Protein snacks.

But despite all the marketing, most people still don't know what protein actually does—or how much they really need.

In this episode of The Fundamentals of Fitness, Alison Berrisford separates science from social media and explains why protein is about so much more than building muscle.

You'll discover:

  • What protein actually is
  • Why every cell in your body depends on it
  • How much protein you really need
  • Why protein becomes even more important as we age
  • Whether you can get enough protein on a vegan diet
  • Simple ways to increase your protein intake  ... 
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