Healthy Teen Life

147: Protein for Teens - Why Your Body Needs More Than Adults


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Why teens need more protein than adults — and how it impacts mood, focus, energy, growth, and overall health. Protein is about more than just muscle strength. Learn what to eat, how much, and how to fuel your body without protein shakes or gym bro vibes.

In this episode, we break down why teens actually need more protein than most adults, how much, and how it powers way more than just muscles — including your brain, mood, energy, and appearance.

We’ll cover:

  • How much protein your teen body really needs
  • What happens when you don’t get enough
  • The truth about plant vs animal protein
  • Why most protein advice online doesn’t apply to teens
  • Easy (and tasty) ways to get enough without without sacrificing taste or chugging protein shakes
  • Whether you're active, plant-based, or just trying to feel and function better — 🎧 Tune in and get the real talk on protein, teen-style.

     

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