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Oct 2025
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Q&A: How much protein do I really need—a...

Wendy Lopez, Jessica Jones
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 How much protein is actually enough, and does it matter when you eat it? Wendy breaks it all down in this episode, with practical goals for protein intake, why distribution matters, and ways to sneak it in without overthinking. Whether you’re vegetarian, perimenopausal, or just trying to stay full, this one’s got you.

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