Protein-rich diets have been popular for some time. Everything from chocolate bars to ice cream promises to be ‘high protein’. Influencers and media outlets seem to rave about the weight loss and muscle building potential of eating a lot of protein.
But when it’s added as an extra ingredient - sometimes with emulsifiers and sugar - is it really helping our m ... Show More
Sep 22
Most replayed moment: What your wearable is really telling you | Dr Malcolm Finlay
From smartwatches to fitness trackers, more of us than ever are monitoring our health in real time. With just a glance at our wrist, we can check our step count, sleep quality, heart rate and, more recently, something called HRV. But what do these numbers actually mean? And more ... Show More
14m 33s
Sep 17
Is your gut the secret to anti-aging? 6 science-backed ways to boost your bone strength, muscle, and balance | Prof Elaine Dennison
Picture the sound of a bone snapping - the kind of sound that makes you wince - and ask yourself how often you’ve thought about your bone health. Most of us only think about bone density when something breaks. Until then, your bones stay almost invisible, carrying you through eve ... Show More
55m 9s
Sep 15
Most replayed moment: How to build a better breakfast | Prof. Ben Gardner & Tim Spector
We’ve all heard the saying: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And while it may sound like a cliché, there’s some truth to it. Because for many of us, breakfast is the one meal we keep the same - day after day, morning after morning. This consistency means our break ... Show More
14m 22s
Jun 2024
Protein: Are You Getting Enough?
Protein influencers are big right now, telling us that we're probably missing out on the protein we need — and giving us a bunch of hacks for getting it. Why? They say that eating extra protein helps us build muscle, feel full, and lose weight. So is that true? We talk to kinesio ... Show More
33m 47s
Apr 2025
The Power (and Pitfalls) of a High-Protein Diet
Americans are protein obsessed, but should we be? Renowned nutritionist Dr. Tim Spector sits down with Dr. Sanjay Gupta to share why the focus on protein may mean we’re missing out on another crucial nutrient. Plus, Spector weighs in on other health fads, from low-fat foods to se ... Show More
27m 18s
Sep 2024
The Truth About Protein for Weight Loss, Eating for Satisfaction & Healthier Soft Drink Alternatives
<p>Are you getting enough protein from the right foods? This week on <em>The Nutrition Couch</em>, dietitians Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward share surprising insights on protein content in everyday foods, why it’s key for fat loss, metabolism, and staying full.</p> <p>In this epis ... Show More
29m 40s
Sep 2025
How Much Protein Do You Actually Need for Blood Sugar & Longevity?
Protein is everywhere — powders, bars, and drinks — but is more always better? In this episode, we cut through the hype to uncover what protein is actually doing in your body, how it affects blood sugar and diabetes health, and how much you really need to stay healthy long term. ... Show More
16m 30s