How Much Protein Should You Eat to Add Muscle?
The Outlier Health Podcast
English - March 08, 2024 14:01 - 33 minutes - 41.4 MB - ★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsHealth & Fitness Sports Wilderness running vegetarian fitness marathon nutrition plantbased training ultramarathon vegan Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
For years, plant-based eaters have downplayed the importance of focusing on protein, claiming to get plenty without trying. But recently, as longevity researchers have highlighted the importance of lean muscle as we age, protein has become more deserving of our attention. Matt Tullman has managed to gain more than 15 pounds of muscle in the past six months, primarily by eating more plant-based protein, and of course, shifting his energies from running to lifting weights. In this episode, we dive into the details of his approach, including the important question of whether — in terms of convenience and health — the long-term tradeoff of eating more food to build more muscle is worth it.