How Much Protein Should Athletes Actually Eat?

About this episode

This episode discusses the confusion around protein intake for athletes and clarifies how much they actually need.

In episode 136 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by Holley Samuel MEd, RD, CSSD, CPT to break down one of the most talked-about topics in the nutrition world right now… protein! From social media trends to grocery store shelves, protein is everywhere these days. And while it is essential for performance, recovery, and overall health, the messaging around it has left a lot of athletes confused about how much they actually need. In this episode, we cut through the noise and bring the...

People in this episode

Host: Claire Shorenstein

Guest: Holley Samuel

Topics covered

• protein
• athlete nutrition
• performance
• recovery
• health

Keywords

• protein intake
• athletes
• nutrition
• recovery
• performance
• diet

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