Did you know you can now buy ice cream with added protein? Even breakfast cereals are jumping on the trend, boasting an extra protein punch.In nearly every supermarket aisle, you'll spot the catchy slogan "high in protein" plastered across packaging.But why is that? Are we not getting enough protein already, or are these high-protein products giving us too much?Our guest is Christopher Gardner, a professor at Stanford University and a member of ZOE’s scientific advisory board, who has published widely on the relationship between protein and our health. 🥑 Make smarter food choices. Become a member a zoe.com - 10% off with code PODCAST🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily30+*Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system📚 Books from our ZOE Scientists:The Food For Life Cookbook by Prof. Tim SpectorFood For Life by Prof. Tim SpectorEvery Body Should Know This by Dr Federica AmatiFree resources from ZOE:Live Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & Nutrition Gut Guide - for a healthier microbiome in weeksHave feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know hereListen to the full episode on Apple or Spotify