The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast

Episode 71: The Protein Myth: Are We Being Scammed by the Food Industry?


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In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and registered dietitian Zoë dive into some of the most talked-about topics in the world of weight loss, nutrition, and healthcare innovation.

They unpack the growing influence of AI in healthcare — including how it powers the Sage AI Dietitian in the Pound of Cure app — and why AI may be the future of accessible, personalized nutrition support. They also break down the "protein obsession" sweeping the food industry and explore why more protein isn’t always better, especially when it’s coming from ultra-processed sources like whey protein bars and shakes.

This episode also tackles:

  • The real role of exercise in weight loss vs. maintenance
  • Why nutrition science is still a “young” field
  • How cultural bias and celebrity opinions distort the conversation around GLP-1 medications like Ozempic
  • And what we can all learn from the latest obesity and metabolism studies

Whether you’re post-op, on GLP-1s, or just trying to make smarter nutrition choices, this episode brings nuance, compassion, and clarity to a space often dominated by judgment and diet culture myths.

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