Food For Thought

The Diet Industry: Why so protein obsessed?


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Are you overwhelmed by the ever-changing diet trends and confused about who to trust for nutrition advice? 🤔 Do you feel like every ingredient is being demonised, and food restrictions are everywhere? 😬


Join me in this week's episode of Food for Thought as I sit down with the incredible Graeme Tomlinson, also known as The Fitness Chef (@thefitnesschef_), founder of The Fitness Chef App! 🧑‍🍳


In this episode, we break down the most common diet myths and explore how social media impacts your food choices. Plus, we share how to maintain a healthy relationship with food while still enjoying the foods you love!


What We Cover 👇🏻


🍗 Protein Obsession: Why are we so fixated on protein? Are we really deficient? Learn the truth about protein and if those protein bars and snacks are as rich in protein as they claim to be.


💊 Supplements: Discover which supplements truly benefit your health and performance—like creatine, whey protein, BCAAs, electrolytes, and L-Glutamine. Should you rely on them, and which ones are actually backed by science?


📚 Ditching Perfection: You can enjoy every food in your diet without guilt. Find out why understanding your food choices and maintaining balance is the key to a healthy lifestyle.


⚖ Weight Loss Myths Exposed: We dive deep into common misconceptions about calorie counting, food labels, and weight fluctuations. Learn how factors like weather, hydration, time of day, and the menstrual cycle impact your weight—and how to manage it effectively.


🧁 Ultra-Processed Foods: Are all ultra-processed foods bad? Not necessarily! Learn why some ultra-processed foods, like frozen vegetables or baked beans, can be a nutritious part of your diet.


📱 The Fitness Chef App: Discover how Graeme's app can help you sustainably track your nutrition, support your fitness goals, and promote a healthy, balanced diet.


🍬 Sugar Myths Busted: Get the facts about sugar, including the truth about glucose spikes and whether they’re really as "bad" as they’re made out to be.


🎧 You can also catch the full episode on YouTube now! ✨


And don't forget to download The Fitness Chef app and follow @thefitnesschef_ for more evidence-based, accessible, and humorous nutrition insights!



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