Protein is important, but somewhere along the way, “eat enough protein” turned into “put protein in everything.” Protein cereal, protein chips, protein cookies, protein coffee, protein bars…the list goes on. In this episode, I explain why a food having 20 grams of protein doesn’t automatically make it a healthy choice and why simply adding more protein products to your existing diet can actually work against your goals.

This becomes even more important if you’re taking a GLP-1. With a reduced appetite, you have less nutritional “real estate,” which means every bite needs to do more for you. I'll break down protein quality, why resistance training is just as important as protein for preserving muscle, how individual protein needs can vary, and what a nutrient-dense meal actually looks like. The goal isn’t to win a protein-eating contest, it’s to lose fat while protecting your muscle, metabolism, and long-term health.

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