4 Protein Sources You Should Avoid (and 4 you should eat)
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While consuming enough protein daily is most important, the quality of that protein still matters.
Factors like amino acid profile, leucine content, and digestibility all play a role in choosing the best protein sources for muscle growth.
So, not all protein is created equal.
In this video, I’m going to share 4 protein sources you should probably avoid – or at the very least, eat less of – that aren’t helping you build muscle maximally.
And make sure you watch til the end, because I’m also going to share 4 of the best protein sources that should be a staple in your diet…especially if your goal is to get bigger and stronger, faster.
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