
How much protein do you need? What is the importance of protein? When should I eat my protein? The importance of meal timing and protein when you have a muscle growth goal. I try to consolidate a lot of the info that is out there and answer these questions plus more.
One thing I forgot to mention is the difference between whey and casein protein. Whey protein is quicker to digest and therefore better post fasting (ie for breakfast) and/or post workout when your body is crying for the amino acids. Casein may be better at night to give you a more steady release overnight.
I always suggest trying to get your protein from whole food sources- dairy, animal proteins, legumes etc. However, where this is a struggle there isn't a lot wrong with turning to protein supplementation. I personally like the WelleCo chocolate protein (not sponsored!). It is plant based, has a lower protein content than your whey and casein- but i find i gentler on my gut and tastier in my yoghurt bowl.
* At the end of this episode I said I don't like meal planning. I meant meal PREPPING. I HATE IT. However, I DO plan ahead.
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References:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1388986/full
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316623025130
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2161831322003386