The ultimate protein episode: Nutrition scientist Don Layman, Ph.D. | mbg Podcast

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Welcome to the mindbodygreen podcast! Each week, host Jason Wachob, founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, engages in open, honest conversations with the people shaping the world of well-being. Today’s featured guest is Don Layman, Ph.D., a protein and amino acid requirements researcher. “All proteins aren't equal," he says. In this episode, Don and Jason discuss how to determine your individual protein needs, plus: 0:00-2:00 Intro 2:00-4:35 Why protein is such an emotional topic 4:35-7:32 Why muscle mass is so critical as you age 7:32-9:37 How to know if you have healthy muscle mass 9:37-13:41 How much protein you need to build & maintain muscle mass 13:41-21:02 How the RDA for protein was actually established 21:02-24:58 How protein needs differ depending on height, weight & muscle mass 24:58-29:00 Why you should prioritize protein at breakfast 29:00-31:50 How to meet your protein goals while intermittent fasting 31:50-35:45 Is there such a thing as too much protein 35:45-37:22 Why not all protein is created equal 37:22-42:24 What to look for in a protein powder 42:24-50:21 When to consume protein after a workout 50:21-52:36 Can fake meat help you fill your protein gap? 52:36-56:52 How resistance exercise lowers your protein need 56:52-1:02:56 The role of mTOR and protein intake 1:02:56-1:06:50 What makes nutrition science so confusing 1:06:50-1:11:07 How to properly read a research study 1:11:07-1:15:24 Why saturated fat isn’t always bad. 1:15:24-1:18:12 How Don defines a healthy diet 1:18:12-1:24:26 How much protein kids actually need 1:24:26-1:25:08 How protein can help with weight management 1:25:08-1:29:54 How a healthy gut microbiome changes your protein needs We hope you enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. #mindbodygreen #podcastvideo #protein ABOUT mbg: mindbodygreen. One word. Here you’ll find a 360-degree approach to wellness that weaves the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and environmental aspects of well-being together, because we believe that these pillars of health are all interconnected. Our values: - Science & Research - Committed to the whole you - Quality Sourced You can check us out here: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/​ Follow us on Social - @mindbodygreen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodygreen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindbodygreen Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindbodygreen Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mindbodygreen/