The Truth About the Protein Obsession @AbbeySharpRD
The Truth About the Protein Obsession  @AbbeySharpRD
Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Protein is everywhere right now - pasta, cereal, coffee creamers, even dessert. But is all this “extra” protein actually necessary… or just smart marketing?

In this episode of Bite Back, I’m joined by nutrition educator Liam Layton (The Plant Slant) to unpack protein myths, marketing hype, and why “high protein” doesn’t automatically mean healthy.

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