Protein for Muscles

Building blocks for strength and performance

I love this expression:

“Muscles are torn in the gym,

Fed in the kitchen,

And built in bed!”

A lot to talk about for Nutrition and keeping our muscles in great shape. It’s not just about hitting the gym and pumping iron!

Sleep and exercise are crucial but more on those wonderful aspects of our health later... this week I’m focusing on muscles fed in the kitchen.

Many nutrients are needed for our muscles but right now we’re zooming in on  PROTEIN - powerful protein sources and what protein means for our magnificent muscles.

Protein is a macronutrient that is crucial for the building and repair of muscles. The building blocks of proteins are amino acids and there are 9 essential amino acids that our bodies must get from our nutrition, what we eat.

These amino acids include: