Flexible Dieting, Protein & Nutrient Timing with Alan Aragon

Today we’re joined by Alan Aragon, a nutrition researcher and
educator with over 30 years of success in the field. He is known
as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry’s
movement toward evidence-based information. His notable clients
include Stone Cold Steve Austin, Derek Fisher, and Pete Sampras.
In this episode, we talk about the various approaches to dieting
and Alan’s recommendation which he calls “Flexible Dieting”. We
also dive deep into protein (consumption, timing, and types) as
well as other aspects of the complex world of nutrition. Get your
pen and paper ready because this one’s a doozy…in the best way
possible!


Links for this episode:


Alan's AARR Research Review


Alan’s Book “Flexible Dieting”


Study: How much protein in a single meal can be used for muscle
building


Study: Animal vs Plant Protein


Quorn Protein


Study: SWAP MEAT


 


Episode Overview:


0:00:00 - Intro


0:02:36 - Interview begins


0:03:32 - The importance of flexible dieting


0:06:16 - Flexible dieting explained


0:10:02 - A word from our sponsors


0:15:41 - Nutrition isn’t black and white


0:19:09 - Total daily protein intake


0:24:50 - Protein for longevity as you age


0:35:30 - Aging isn’t linear, it’s exponential


0:37:25 - Ideal protein intake for sedentary individuals


0:39:39 - Ideal protein intake for athletic individuals


0:41:35 - Grams of protein per meal


0:46:01 - Eat protein earlier in the day


0:49:36 - Pre-bed protein to increase muscle mass


0:53:46 - Intermittent fasting challenges


1:05:45 - Osteoporosis in women


1:06:30 - Acute anabolic timing window


1:22:04 - When to have protein for an early morning workout


1:26:01 - When to supplement with creatine


1:28:01 - The best types of protein (animal vs plant)


1:43:47 - Nutrient deficiencies in vegetarians & vegans


1:50:34 - The controversial topic of transgendered sports


1:52:07 - Outro


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