Healthy high protein to feel stronger and improve your energy | Dr Rupy Aujla

Get your copy of Healthy High Protein: https://lnk.to/HealthyHighProtein Find your protein target: tdk.link/proteintarget "High protein" is everywhere – snack bars, cereals, even crisps. But do we really need it? Are we getting enough, or are some of us missing out? That’s why we’re so proud of this book. It’s not just about eating more protein, it's about getting enough while still getting plenty of fibre. In this episode, Dr Rupy sits down with our Science Content Lead, Sakina, to share his take on some of the biggest questions about protein. 📌 Chapters 00:00 - Is protein just for muscle? 00:30 - Rupy’s quick protein breakfast 00:56 - Why does protein matter? 1:46 - Are current protein recommendations too low? 2:43 - What do new guidelines say? 3:16 - Signs you’re not getting enough protein 4:28 - What actually is protein? 6:10 - Protein isn’t just about muscle 6:55 - How protein helps with cravings, focus & mood 7:34 - Still hungry after breakfast? 8:35 - The power of high-protein, high-fibre meals 10:55 - 3 key questions to ask at every meal 11:45 - Protein for hormones & immune health 12:23 - Why protein matters post-menopause 13:34 - How protein helps with cravings 14:15 - GLP-1, protein & weight loss 16:18 - Strong muscles = long-term health 17:31 - What about bodybuilders? 18:20 - Who needs more protein? 19:57 - How to work out your protein target 21:44 - Is protein bad for your kidneys? 24:32 - Plant vs animal protein: what’s better? 32:33 - Why not just eat more meat? 34:15 - Pairing protein sources for better nutrition 38:21 - The best protein-rich foods 42:03 - How to know if you're eating enough 44:06 - Easy ways to add protein to oats 52:17 - Are eggs safe to eat? 55:28 - Just 3% more plant protein makes a difference 58:24 - Are fake meats a good protein source? 58:53 - Is tofu ultra-processed? 1:00:41 - Should you use protein powder? 1:02:26 - Risks of emulsifiers, sweeteners & additives 1:03:43 - Do you need protein at every meal? 1:07:15 - The ‘anabolic window’ – do you need protein straight after a workout? 1:10:43 - How to make the most of plant proteins ________________________________________________________________________ LEARNING TO EAT WELL EVERY DAY 🥗 Download a FREE 7 day meal plan: https://tdk.link/mealplan_yt 🔥 Learn about Inflammation - FREE 4 part mini-series here: https://tdk.link/infl_series_yt 🥑 Heal yourself with food: https://tdk.link/heal_yt 🎤 Listen to experts on the podcast: https://tdk.link/pod_yt 👨🏽‍💻 Browse articles on the website: https://tdk.link/web_yt 📚 Check out my cookbooks: https://tdk.link/books_yt LET'S BE FRIENDS 📷 Instagram: https://tdk.link/tdk_insta_yt 📹 Subscribe: https://tdk.link/ytsubscribe 🙋🏽‍♂️ Facebook: https://tdk.link/tdk_fb_yt 🐦 Twitter: https://tdk.link/tdk_tw_yt 👔 LinkedIn: https://tdk.link/tdk_li_yt