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Why is protein being added to everything?

Maybe we need to forget about the gains and focus on the grains.

‘High’ or ‘added’ protein foods are popping up everywhere - from ice cream to pizza and even coffee. The nutrient’s newfound popularity has a lot to do with the fact that it helps our bodies repair and build up muscle. But could these new snacks come with hidden health risks? And are there other nutrients, like fibre, we should be paying more attention to?

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ journalist Chelsea Coates talks us through why high-protein foods are on the rise and explains how much protein we need to stay fit. Plus, Cara Harbstreet, the dietician behind the YouTube channel Street Smart Nutrition, shares her tips for how you can get enough protein in your diet.

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Presenter: Hannah Gelbart
Producers: Benita Barden and Chelsea Coates
Video Journalist: Baldeep Chahal
Editor: Verity Wilde

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