• Decoding Protein: How Much You Need and Finding Complete Options for Plant-Based Diets

  • Apr 24 2024
  • Length: 11 mins
  • Podcast
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Decoding Protein: How Much You Need and Finding Complete Options for Plant-Based Diets

  • Summary

  • Ever wrestled with the question of how much protein really fuels your fitness fire? I'm Rob Maxwell, here to cut through the noise and serve up the science-backed scoop on protein's role in your diet. We kick things off by tackling the Recommended Dietary Allowance's (RDA) protein puzzle, unraveling why that 10 to 35 percent range might have your head spinning. From couch dwellers to marathon runners, I map out the exact grams needed to nourish your body and shatter some protein myths that have been leading us astray.

    Switching gears, we venture into the plant kingdom where complete proteins abound—if you know where to look. For our vegan and vegetarian friends, I've got your back, revealing how to craft a complete amino acid profile with power couples like peanut butter and whole wheat bread, or the timeless beans and rice. Struggling with fatigue or fitness plateaus? Discover how tracking tools like MyFitnessPal can be your ally in achieving your plant-powered dietary dreams. Tune in and transform the way you think about protein, whether you're sprouting your first plant-based meal or fine-tuning a well-established green routine.

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