Plant-based protein: can it match animal prot...

Athletes are always on the lookout for a new sports supplement that could give them an edge. And there certainly are some sports supplements that deliver on their promises: creatine and caffeine are two clear examples. But a new supplement is starting to gain traction for its per ...  Show more

If hearing that athletes are downing shots of beetroot juice to improve their performance makes you exclaim: “What sorcery is this?”, you’re not alone. But this isn’t just another passing fad - there’s some solid science showing that the nitrates found in beetroot juice can boost ...  Show more

Did you know you can build muscle just as effectively with plant protein as with animal protein? In this episode, nutritionist Simon Hill, and board-certified gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz, explain how our bodies use protein to build muscle and highlight the health benefi ...  Show more

Protein — how much do we need? What's the healthiest way to consume it? Can we get enough from plant-based diets?

Until recent decades, protein hasn't been quite as prominent in public health discussions as sugar and fats.  However, ...

My guest is Dr. Michael Ormsbee, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and integrative physiology and the director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine at Florida State University. We explore how pre-sleep nutrition affects fat metabolism, muscle growth, performance, and re ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2636: Ari seeks guidance on choosing the right protein supplement as a woman aiming to gain muscle. Dr. Neal explains the p ...  Show more