How Much Protein Do You Need to Eat to Lose Weight?

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Most people would do well to start by thinking about how much protein they're getting in a day. Around one to 1.25 grams of protein per pound of ideal body weight is where you're going to get not only maximal muscle protein synthesis, but better satiety, weight loss, etc. You know, we're not talking about micronutrients yet, but we can. We're just talking macronutrients, protein fat carbohydrates.

On this week’s podcast, Paul chats with pharmacist and author, James Nicholas Antonio

They cover carbs and creatine for post-exercise, their thoughts on fasting and keto, insulin resistance, magnesium, and hydration optimization. Tune in to hear how James believes you can optimize your health in addition to an animal-based diet.

00:07:30 Reviewing some of James’ popular tweets

00:13:40 How many carbs and how much protein should we eat?

00:20:00 The benefits of creatine

00:25:00 The benefits of carbs

00:28:55 Thoughts on fasting and keto

00:32:20 What can cause insulin resistance?

00:54:32 Why are so many people deficient in magnesium?

01:05:22 How can people optimize their hydration?

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