This Should Always Be the First Thing You Put On Your Plate

Published: Sept. 9, 2022, 5 a.m.

What you eat and how much you eat matters, but so does where you start. In this episode, JJ explains why you want to focus every meal on protein. You\u2019ll learn exactly why this macronutrient is a great metabolism booster for weight loss, the critical study that showed your metabolism doesn\u2019t slow down as you get older, how muscle loss impacts quality of life, and why the wrong kind of exercise can work against you. Plus, JJ reveals how high protein meals can keep you full longer, why you burn more calories eating protein than carbs or fat, how much protein you need daily, the best plant-based protein sources for vegans and vegetarians, and how to build your plate around protein. With these strategies, you\u2019ll optimize every meal to stay strong, lose weight, prevent muscle loss, and look and feel your best.