The protein playbook

Normal portion: 100-120g (31-37g protein) In real terms: A chicken breast Extra tip: Roast an extra one for salads or wraps the next day What’s inside? A complete protein, containing all nine essentia

Can you remember a time when you could go a few days without hearing the word ‘protein’? It used to be something that was only really mentioned in Biology or Home Economics, but these days it’s absolu

Getting the protein your muscles need doesn’t have to be hard work. Let nutritionist Dr Rupy Aujla show you how to replenish, recover and rebuild with minimal faff and maximum taste

From doughnuts and biscuits to pasta and crisps, the muscle-building nutrient has become Big Snack’s big sell. But do all these extra grams really add up to more muscle?

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