It seems like everyone is protein obsessed at the moment. 

They're buying the special protein yoghurt, making cottage cheese breads and cakes, even protein ice cream. 

It almost feels like just another one of those things that we think are really important for a little while, before we move onto the next thing. 

Of course protein is important, but do we really need more than we'd get in a basic, balanced diet?

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It seems like everyone is protein obsessed at the moment.&nbsp;
They're buying the special protein yoghurt, making cottage cheese breads and cakes, even protein ice cream.&nbsp;
It almost feels like just another one of those things that we think are really important for a little while, before we move onto the next thing.&nbsp;
Of course protein is important, but do we really need more than we'd get in a basic, balanced diet?
LISTEN ABOVE

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