Episode Highlights<ul><li>To start off, what is protein, and where it's found (and used) in the body</li><li>Why I eat higher protein and what health benefits I feel</li><li>How the nine essential amino acids play a role</li><li>What is the difference between a complete protein and an incomplete protein and examples</li><li>What creatine is and what the research says</li><li>How skeletal muscle is strongly correlated to longevity and the ways to increase this (resistance training and consuming enough of the right kinds of amino acids)</li><li>We might also need more protein in times of recovery from injury or illness, especially broken bones</li><li>How we're more likely to under-consume protein, versus over-consume it, in the U.S.</li><li>What the possible downsides are of eating too much protein, without enough fiber, carbs, and fat</li><li>The question to ask: How much protein and how to get enough in your diet?</li></ul>Resources Mentioned<ul><li><a href='https://chriskresser.com/how-protein-supports-your-muscle-health-with-dr-gabrielle-lyon/'>How Protein Supports Your Muscle Health</a>, with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Chris Kresser</li><li><a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/371/'>371: How Eating More Protein Will Transform Your Metabolism With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon</a></li><li><a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/612/'>612: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Muscle-Centric Medicine, Eat Your Protein, and How to Train Better</a></li><li><a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/564/'>564: Chris Kresser on Nutrient Deficiencies & Why the Way We Think About Health Needs to Change</a></li><li><a href='https://wellnessmama.com/bulk-cooking-meal-guide/'>Protein Bulk Meal Planning Ebook</a></li><li><a href='https://wellnessmama.com/go/freelmnt/'>LMNT</a> - Electrolytes</li><li><a href='http://www.getkion.com/wellnessmama'>Kion Aminos and Creatine</a></li><li><a href='https://www.drinkiconic.com/?rfsn=3928794.af1c4f&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=3928794.af1c4f'>Iconic Protein Powder</a> (use code wellnessmama15 for a discount)</li><li><a href='http://paleovalley.com/wellnessmama'>Paleovalley beef sticks</a></li><li><a href='https://paleovalley.com/store?oid=11&affid=37'>Paleovalley protein powder</a></li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Monohydrate-Micronized-BulkSupplements-Performance-Supplement/dp/B00E9M4XFI?crid=17M54IKWURV0Q&keywords=bulk+supplements+creatine&qid=1675977175&sprefix=bulk+supplements+creatine%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A8MA32QEVO3GI&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExOFM5VVFQMjMwR1c0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDM1MjA5MUJZNEFXVlNaNlhYVyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTM5OTcwM0lUVzFYQTZKMk1NUCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=ffa9a7a10e112f140773b035ff597c98&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Bulk Supplements Creatine Monohydrate</a></li><li><a href='http://patreon.com/wellnessmama'>Join me on Patreon</a></li></ul>Thanks to our Sponsor:<a href='https://joovv.com/wellnessmama'>Joovv</a> - Red light therapy can be an important part of any health routine and I use mine daily to support cellular function and for my skin and thyroid. Use code wellnessmama for a discount.

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