#294 How to increase Protein in your diet and why it matters for longevity, hormonal health and preventing disease Dr Rupy Aujla

The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

Dr Rupy Aujla

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🗓️ 23 April 2025

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

In today’s episode, I’m talking all about protein - why it matters, how much you really need, and how it could be the missing piece in your approach to health.

I’ll dive into:

🍳 Why protein is essential for everything from muscle maintenance to hormone production

🌿 The link between increased protein intake and menopausal health

⚖️ How eating more protein can prevent unwanted weight gain

🥣 Why I believe getting enough protein and fibre at breakfast is one of the smartest moves you can make for long-term health and longevity

🚨 The signs and symptoms of low protein intake, and how to spot them before they affect your energy, immunity, or mood

👥 Who’s most at risk of under-consuming protein, and how to make simple, sustainable changes

🥩 What is the best quality protein source

Whether you’re navigating menopause, trying to improve energy levels, or just want to eat in a way that supports your body as it ages, this episode is packed with practical tips and grounded in science.

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0:00.0	The recommended guidelines for protein are sufficient for general health and well-being.
0:05.2	No, I don't believe that. I think it should be at a minimum 50% higher.
0:10.3	Protein is largely about muscle health. No. If I eat more protein, will I automatically become
0:17.9	healthier? No, not necessarily. Chicken, meat and fish are the best
0:23.2	sources of protein. This really depends on how you define the best sources, but no, not necessarily.
0:31.3	Beans and lentils are good sources of protein. I actually don't think so, not on their own. I can boost my protein intake with
0:41.3	powders or convenient bars. Yes, you can, but I wouldn't suggest you do it that way.
0:52.1	Hi, I'm Dr. Rupi. I'm a medical doctor and nutritionist. And when I suffered a heart
0:57.2	condition years ago, I was able to reverse it with diet and lifestyle. This opened up my eyes
1:03.2	to the world of food as medicine to improve our health. On this podcast, I discuss ways in which you
1:10.2	can use nutrition and lifestyle to improve your own well-being every day.
1:14.7	I speak with expert guests and we lean into the science, but whilst making it as practical and as easy as possible, so you can take steps to change your life today.
1:25.2	Welcome to the Doctor's Kitchen podcast.
1:35.2	Thank you. change your life today. Welcome to the Doctor's Kitchen podcast. In today's episode, I'm talking all about protein, why it matters, how much you really need,
1:41.3	and how it could be the missing piece in your approach to health.
1:45.3	This is also based on a number of questions that we've had about the book, Healthy High Protein as well.
1:51.5	So today, it's a solo episode and I'm going to dive into why protein is essential for everything from muscle maintenance to hormone production,
1:59.7	just a bit of a whistle stop talk,
2:01.1	because I know I've spoken about that before. But we're also going to talk about the link
2:04.4	between increased protein intake and menopausal health, how eating more protein can prevent
2:10.0	unwanted weight gain. Why, I believe getting enough protein and fiber at breakfast is one of
2:17.4	the smartest moves you can make
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