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

059: Pick Your Protein Wisely

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Synopsis

On today's show, we discuss a controversial topic in the health world, protein. Whether it be from plants, powders, animal flesh... there are so many ways to get your daily quota. In the end, there is no one size fits all solution. We distill down the facts and you need to decide what works best for you. Whether you go all in on plants or include some meat to satisfy your protein needs, one thing we can all agree on... quality is essential. In this episode, we discuss: Our current favourite sources of protein Macro and micro nutrients Protein is needed for a healthy immune system Children, pregnant women, and athletes need more protein 30 grams of protein within the first 30 minutes of waking for weight loss We aren't perfect All plants contain protein Ditch the faux meats Benefits of consuming meat Vitamin B12: cyanocobalamin vs. methylcobalamin If you only eat plants, make sure you are topped up on these nutrients Factory farms, hormones, methane gas, and other problems associated with eating meat Eat meat