S1 EP29: Protein - Let's Call It What It Is

The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

Constantly Varied Gear

Health & Fitness

4.9 • 716 Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2019

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

This week's episode is all about protein. How much protein do you really need? Is it as much as advertising leads you to think that you need? And what are the best ways to get protein into your body? Are those bars and shakes really helpful, or could they be harmful? Listen as we talk about making sure that your body gets the nutrients that it needs and why the source of your protein makes a big difference.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Protein as a buzzword
Why protein is important
Balancing protein with other nutrients that you need
Why you need to think about the source of your protein
Whether protein is still healthy when it’s combined with unhealthy food
The importance of giving your body food to metabolize
How sugar negates protein
Why your body craves sugar
Sugar additives
Studies on artificial sweeteners

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0:00.0	Is it Halo Top that has come out with ice cream that has protein in it?
0:04.4	And so now this is a nutritious choice.
0:06.7	And half the calories.
0:07.8	No, it's not a nutritious choice.
0:11.0	It's ice cream.
0:12.1	It's brownies.
0:13.0	No matter how you slice that, it's not a nutritious choice.
0:17.1	It's not moving you closer to your goals just because you slap a little bit of protein in it.
0:24.6	The big question is this.
0:28.1	In a world of fake Instagram models and fad diets, how do real people achieve their fitness goals?
0:37.1	We are an army of hardworking women, changing their
0:41.4	lives through fitness and health. Wherever you are at on your journey, we have the answers
0:47.9	to how to make working out and eating well a part of your life. Join us in changing the dialogue for women everywhere.
0:57.4	Welcome to the Thick Thighs Save Lives podcast.
1:03.4	Welcome back to the Thick Thigh Save Lives Podcast.
1:06.3	I'm Rachel.
1:06.9	And I'm Kelsey.
1:07.8	And you were having a bit of a hair emergency before.
1:10.8	Well, I'm just saying And you were having a bit of a hair emergency. Oh, Ouch.
1:12.7	Well, I'm just saying it's a humid day.
1:15.0	But since you put those headphones on, let me tell you, girl.
1:18.0	It's like a great headband.
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