Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re breaking down the protein craze taking over grocery shelves and social media. From protein pasta and cereal to protein coffee creamers and desserts, protein has become diet culture’s most untouchable macronutrient — but is all this “extra” actually necessary?
Joined by nutrition educator Liam Layton, aka The Plant Slant, we unpack protein myths, marketing hype, and why slapping “high protein” on a product doesn’t automatically make it healthy.
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
•Why Protein Matters: Evidence-Based Benefits for Satiety, Muscle, and Metabolism
•Are We Actually Protein Deficient? Protein Intake vs. Calorie Intake
•The Rise of Protein Everything: Why Food Companies Are Cashing In
•When Protein Crowds Out Fiber and Other Essential Nutrients
•The Protein Health Halo: Why “High Protein” Doesn’t Equal Healthy
•The Problem With “Healthifying” Junk Food Cravings
•Protein Snacks Under the Microscope: When the Calories Don’t Add Up
•Protein Products That Actually Make Sense (And When They Don’t)
•How to Get the Benefits of Protein Without Obsession or Restriction
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Liam Layton
•Tiktok: tiktok.com/@theplantslant
•Instagram: instagram.com/the_plant_slant
•Facebook: facebook.com/liam.fisherlayton
•Youtube: youtube.com/@theplantslant2431
•Podcast: inmoderation.buzzsprout.com
📚 Grab my book, THE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO METHOD ⤵️
Learn how to find your healthiest weight and meet your health goals without dieting with this evidence-based guide to nutrition truths.
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Xoxo Abbey 🌸
In this episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re breaking down the protein craze taking over grocery shelves and social media. From protein pasta and cereal to protein coffee creamers and desserts, protein has become diet culture’s most untouchable macronutrient — but is all this “extra” actually necessary?
Joined by nutrition educator Liam Layton, aka The Plant Slant, we unpack protein myths, marketing hype, and why slapping “high protein” on a product doesn’t automatically make it healthy.
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
•Why Protein Matters: Evidence-Based Benefits for Satiety, Muscle, and Metabolism
•Are We Actually Protein Deficient? Protein Intake vs. Calorie Intake
•The Rise of Protein Everything: Why Food Companies Are Cashing In
•When Protein Crowds Out Fiber and Other Essential Nutrients
•The Protein Health Halo: Why “High Protein” Doesn’t Equal Healthy
•The Problem With “Healthifying” Junk Food Cravings
•Protein Snacks Under the Microscope: When the Calories Don’t Add Up
•Protein Products That Actually Make Sense (And When They Don’t)
•How to Get the Benefits of Protein Without Obsession or Restriction
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Liam Layton
•Tiktok: tiktok.com/@theplantslant
•Instagram: instagram.com/the_plant_slant
•Facebook: facebook.com/liam.fisherlayton
•Youtube: youtube.com/@theplantslant2431
•Podcast: inmoderation.buzzsprout.com
📚 Grab my book, THE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO METHOD ⤵️
Learn how to find your healthiest weight and meet your health goals without dieting with this evidence-based guide to nutrition truths.
Amazon: amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
🎙 Click the link to listen to my new podcast, Bite Back with Abbey Sharp!
lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTERS ⤵️
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🥞 FREE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO™ E-BOOK! ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
💪🏼 FREE PROTEIN 101 E-BOOK! ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations
A FEW DISCLAIMERS
1) The information in this video is for education and entertainment purposes only, so you should always speak to a health care provider about your unique health needs.
2) Please use this video (as with all of my review videos) as educational, not as unique recommendations.
3) Please be kind in the comments.
4) Trigger warning to those with disordered eating tendencies.
5) Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and ring the little bell so you never miss out!
👩🏼💻 RESEARCH LINKS
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20847729
📱 Follow me on Instagram and TikTok! @abbeyskitchen
instagram.com/abbeyskitchen
tiktok.com/@abbeyskitchen
Anorexia & Restrictive Dieting Freedom E-Course
(Use promo code Abbey20 for 20% off)
grace-s-school-b818.thinkific.com/courses/anorexia-restrictive-dieting-freedom-course?ref=b86f01
My book, The Mindful Glow Cookbook affiliate link: amzn.to/2nev0lf
Check out my blog for healthy recipes, parenting tips and tricks and busting nutrition myths and diets: abbeyskitchen.com
If you liked this video, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know who you want me to review next!
neuetheory.com/products/plant-based-probiotic-protein-powder?variant=43567616950412
neuetheory.com/products/the-essential-shaker
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸
