
258: How to Use Intermittent Fasting to Boost Energy, Build Muscle, and Melt the Fat Away | Thomas DeLauer
The Genius Life
Prioritizing Protein for Breaking a Fast
Prioritizing protein for the first meal after fasting is important regardless of whether it's plant-based or lean protein like chicken or fish. It helps provide the necessary fuel to rebuild the body and also promotes satiety, leading to better meal decisions later on./nDelay introducing red meat until later on and opt for lean protein instead./nEnding the fast with a protein-rich meal helps stop the body from being in a catabolic breakdown state, which occurs after prolonged fasting periods.
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