The Food Chain · BBC World Service

Protein v fibre

·26 min·2 clips
Market researcher Scott Dicker says protein products are booming, driven by a continuous health halo.
This episode examines the cultural and market-driven obsession with protein, exploring its origins in bodybuilding and weight loss trends. Experts discuss the risks of neglecting fiber and the importance of balanced nutrition, featuring insights from nutrition scientists, market researchers, and personal anecdotes.

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A steady reset on protein culture and the nutrients it pushes aside.

Food Chain takes a familiar protein obsession and gives it a cleaner target: what gets crowded out when one nutrient dominates the plate. It starts in a gym in south Manchester, where high-protein cookies, bars, and shakes are on show, then settles into a measured case for fibre…

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When protein is everywhere, this episode heads to a Manchester gym to make the case for fibre.

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