Is "High Protein" Just Another Fad Diet? | Ep 466

Is "High Protein" Just Another Fad Diet? | Ep 466

Author: Philip Pape, Evidence-Based Nutrition Coach, Strength Training & Fat Loss Expert May 7, 2026 Duration: 27:06
Is high protein just another fad diet? Learn about the 3 criteria that define a fad, how protein performs against each one, the research on lean mass and strength training, the mechanisms behind protein's thermic effect and satiety, and why the case gets stronger for adults over 40. This episode covers the fad diet framework, research updates on protein and muscle building, the thermic effect on your metabolism and the satiety research that gives protein an advantage over carbs and fat, findi...

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