You may know that eating enough protein gives you optimal energy, immunity, satiety, hormonal balance, and more, but it’s also one of the most essential macronutrients for longevity. See, protein is a building block of muscles, and we know that maintaining lean muscle mass is critical for longevity. Essentially, if you want to live a long, healthy life, you need to pay attention to protein. On today’s episode of the mbgPodcast, Don Layman, Ph.D., a protein and amino acid requirements researcher joins @jasonwachob. He explains how to determine your individual protein needs. It can be difficult to reach 100 grams of protein per day—we get it! But according to Layman, evenly distributing your protein intake (rather than stockpiling all your protein at dinner) can lead to better protein synthesis in your body. 🎧 Link in bio to tune into the conversation!⁠ https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/144/6/876/4589937?login=false #mindbodygreen #protein #podcast #nutrition