Doctor's pork chop recipe described as 35–40 g protein per serving
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Automatic summary · not editorially reviewedIn the video description, Dr. Joanette presents an apple cider pork chop recipe and says each serving, one pork chop with apple and onion topping, has roughly 35 to 40 grams of protein, which she frames as helping reach a daily protein target that supports muscle mass as we age. [1]
The description says each serving, one pork chop with apple and onion topping, has roughly 35 to 40 grams of protein. [1]
The creator frames this protein amount as a step toward a daily protein target that supports muscle mass as we age. [1]
The description identifies Dr. Joanette as an emergency medicine physician and founder of Optimum Health MD. [1]
Recipe and stated protein per serving
The description presents an apple cider pork chop recipe as a low-effort way to add lean protein. It states that each serving, defined as one pork chop with the apple and onion topping, contains roughly 35 to 40 grams of protein. A fresh cider and sage pan sauce is mentioned as part of the dish. The description also notes a chicken breast swap in the intro segment. These are the creator's own recipe statements, not results of a study. [1]
Protein target linked to muscle mass with age
The description links the stated protein amount to a daily protein target that, in the creator's words, supports muscle mass as we age. It does not report a measured outcome, a comparison group or a study. The description also does not specify the daily target in grams or how it was derived. The link between the recipe and muscle mass is therefore a general framing by the creator, not a demonstrated effect of this meal. [1]
Cooking segments and creator's educational framing
The timestamps outline searing the pork chops, cooking onions and apples, building the cider and sage pan sauce, and plating. The description identifies Dr. Joanette as an emergency medicine physician and founder of Optimum Health MD, and says the channel offers educational content separate from her hospital and teaching duties. A disclaimer states the recipes are for educational purposes and advises consulting a healthcare provider before dietary changes. The description also notes affiliate links. [1]
Context & limits
Only the video description was available; the video and transcript were not reviewed. The description gives no study design, sample, measured outcome or comparison, and does not state the daily protein target in grams. The protein figure and the muscle-mass framing are the creator's statements, not verified results.
Based on the creator’s description; the full video and transcript were not analyzed.
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roughly 35 to 40 grams of protein
supports muscle mass as we age
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About this video
Creator description · original textText language: American English
Dr. Joanette MD · 8 min · Source published: 2026-09-25
Added to Harbor: 10/23/2026
Original on YouTube ↗Automatically categorized source. Creator statements are not an independent evidence review or personal medical guidance.