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Are we too fixated on protein?

Has our love for protein come at the expense of other important food groups, like fibre? For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com

We know that protein is important for our health. It plays a crucial role in many of the body's functions, including growth, repair, the immune system and, of course, building muscles! But has our love for protein come at the expense of other important food groups, like fibre? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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