The Ultimate Health Podcast: Lifestyle, Nutrition, Fitness, & Self-help

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/552drdonlayman Dr. Donald Layman (IG: @layman.don) is Professor in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois. He has been a leader in research about protein, nutrition for athletic performance, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular health. Don has over 120 peer-reviewed publications. By the end of this conversation you’re going to have a deep understanding of how to optimize your dietary protein and the health of your muscles. Enjoy it! In this episode, we discuss: Optimizing dietary protein as you age Rebuilding muscle mass RDA protein recommendations are too low The catabolic crisis model + how to minimize it Weight loss is a catabolic condition Building muscle is 75% resistance training + 25% protein intake Muscle is critical for metabolic health How does muscle burn carbohydrates? Too many carbohydrates = diabetes One-to-one ratio of protein and carbohydrates Protein has a higher thermogenic effect What