Protein: Hype vs. Reality

Coach TJ is on vacation this week, so we're dropping a recent favorite episode of YDS in the feed!

Protein is everywhere—from protein-packed cereals and bars to coffee creamers and even water—but how much do athletes and active people really need? In this special episode from Your Diet Sucks, journalist Zoë Rom and sports dietitian Kylee Van Horn, RDN, cut through the marketing hype to uncover the truth about protein intake, protein powders, and fueling for endurance performance.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why protein is being added to almost every product on the shelf

• How much protein endurance athletes and active people truly need to build strength and support recovery

• The truth about protein powders, including contamination risks and how to choose a safe, effective option

• How diet culture and gendered marketing influence the way we think about protein

• The environmental impact of high-protein diets and animal vs. plant-based proteins

• Practical fueling and recovery strategies for athletes at every level

Resources & Links:

• Your Diet Sucks Podcast: Follow on your favorite app

• Microcosm Coaching: microcosm-coaching.com

• Follow Zoë Rom: @carrot_flowers_z

• Follow Kylee Van Horn: @kylee_vh