Are You Eating Enough Protein? Gut Health, BBGS, Inflammation & Aging with Dr. Rupy Aujla

Jul 28, 2025

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rupy Aujla, NHS GP and founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen, to explore how food and lifestyle medicine can transform our health. We talk about his personal journey, why the medical system still overlooks nutrition, and how we can use simple, evidence-based principles to prevent disease and feel better.

What we cover:

Rupy’s story and why food became central to his practice
The gap in nutrition training for doctors
Lifestyle medicine and chronic disease
Building a joyful, sustainable relationship with food
Tips for people and practitioners feeling stuck

For more, visit thedoctorskitchen.com and follow @doctors_kitchen on Instagram.

Intro (00:00:00)
Simplifying Nutrition Without Losing the Science (00:05:31)
The Health Scare That Sparked a New Direction (00:12:57)
How Nutrition Impacts Healing (00:20:19)
Why Protein Matters More Than You Think (00:27:46)
How Much Protein You Need & Why Some Say Less Is Better (00:33:44)
Low Protein Signs (00:44:06)
Why Plant Sources Gets Underrated (00:48:56)
What Makes a Protein Source “High Quality” (00:57:28)
Calorie Counting vs. Food Quality (01:03:28)
How to Eat More Plant Protein Without Overthinking It (01:09:47)
Should You Use Protein Powders? (01:21:28)
Final Takeaway: BBGS and Protein Needs (01:28:33)

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