By the Power of Protein

More than just a muscle mender, protein is equally important before and during a hard training session.

If you skimp on protein your body will borrow it from muscle to meet its needs, undermining the fitness you've worked so hard to achieve. “Getting enough protein protects your lean mass" says Roberta Anding, a sports dietitian and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. “And that's where your power comes from.”
Because protein slows digestion and lowers a food's rating on the glycaemic index, it prevents high-energy carbs from sending your blood sugar soaring, then crashing.

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