The steak v. Cottage cheese analogy is really on point. The other thing that I’ve always wondered about power nuances in food, is food pricing. Great food for thought here.
I don't know how I missed this but this was a delight to read and very timely! I got caught up in the protein vortex last year when I started strength training and got really into the gym. While at first it was refreshing to focus on a way of eating that focused on adding more of something, I became disillusioned when I realized it was still a diet and for me constricting. I'd find myself choosing between yogurt over a piece of fruit to meet my "protein goals". Then some months later I thought about how every decade there's some food trend like you mentioned, it gave me perspective and I wanted to restore balance again. I too am in a place of remembering to enjoy food for the joy and not always thinking of food as fuel. Plus, I always think about the diets of people who live the longest in the world in the blue zones and they are NOT eating 300 grams of protein a day haha
Excellent article. I do find myself worrying about protein and whether I get enough, eating meat only a couple of times a week. It is extraordinary the conflicting advice out there. I think I should just stop worrying!
Such a good analysis of this twisty subject! And thank you for the citation; I am always surprised to be reminded what’s in that book 🤣
hahah! the way i sticky-noted that chapter so much though 😂
The steak v. Cottage cheese analogy is really on point. The other thing that I’ve always wondered about power nuances in food, is food pricing. Great food for thought here.
thank you, Thalia! oh my gosh agreed, food cost shapes so much of this too. been top of mind especially as tariff costs kick in
Yes totally! It’s so crazy right now!
I don't know how I missed this but this was a delight to read and very timely! I got caught up in the protein vortex last year when I started strength training and got really into the gym. While at first it was refreshing to focus on a way of eating that focused on adding more of something, I became disillusioned when I realized it was still a diet and for me constricting. I'd find myself choosing between yogurt over a piece of fruit to meet my "protein goals". Then some months later I thought about how every decade there's some food trend like you mentioned, it gave me perspective and I wanted to restore balance again. I too am in a place of remembering to enjoy food for the joy and not always thinking of food as fuel. Plus, I always think about the diets of people who live the longest in the world in the blue zones and they are NOT eating 300 grams of protein a day haha
Excellent article. I do find myself worrying about protein and whether I get enough, eating meat only a couple of times a week. It is extraordinary the conflicting advice out there. I think I should just stop worrying!
This has given me a lot to think about! Also is a good rebuttal to my well meaning loved ones who are concerned with my protein intake
i’m so glad it resonated! and yeeesh yes, i’ve been there with loved ones too and it is tricky to navigate
Loved this piece!
love this one!
aw thank you!! i totally missed your latest on protein and running to it now oh my gosh
check out Lucy Dearlove’s — linked in mine. So much richness about protein in the last few weeks! so happy to read your perspective X