Everything You Thought You Knew About Protein Is Wrong | Stanford’s Professor Christopher Gardner

Proteins, carbs, and fats … most people understand what the last two are. Carbs are sugars, and fat is, well, fat. It’s protein that’s so important to our diets, but so often misunderstood — by the general public, that is. Since the 1950s and 1960s, scientists have been measuring how protein affects our performance, how it supports and maintains the body’s structure, and how best to incorporate it into our diets. From big steaks to protein shakes, tofu to seitan, protein is more available now than ever before. With so many options, surely we’re getting enough protein? In today’s episode, Jonathan speaks with a leading nutritional researcher to find out. Christopher Gardner is a professor at Stanford University and a member of ZOE’s scientific advisory board. He’s pioneering the movement to redefine how we understand the quality of our protein intake. If you want to uncover the right foods for your body, head to and get 10% off your personalized nut