The podcast explores the cultural and scientific rise of protein obsession in modern diets, tracing its roots from post-WWII dairy waste to today’s protein-fortified snacks and fitness culture. It examines how marketing, influencers, and new drugs like Ozempic are reshaping what we eat.
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