The New Science Of Using Protein To Build Muscle - Menno Henselmans - #793

**Chris Williamson** (0:00)
Hello, friends, welcome back to the show. My guest today is Menno Henselmans. He's a fitness coach, researcher and an author. The evidence-based nutrition movement is taking off right now. Gone are the days that you trawl random bro forums looking for the special blueberry extract which will improve your protein synthesis. We're using science now, so let's speak to a scientist about how to eat for gains. Expect to learn if your body can actually absorb more than 20 grams of protein per meal. If flexible dieting or if it fits your macros is a sustainable approach for weight loss, whether caffeine is an effective fat burner, which foods are best for sleep and recovery, the most underrated bodybuilding foods you should be probably eating more of, and much more. Menno is a beast. I love this evidence-based movement at the moment. I love the fact that we are getting to real hard science when it comes to diet, training, nutrition, sleep, recovery, all that stuff. And he's one of the underground heroes of it. So there is an awful lot to take away from today. I've been absolutely obsessed with Legendary Foods lately. They make the best protein sweets I've ever had. Their cinnamon protein sweet roll and strawberry protein pastry are like crack. They're literally like crack. And you warm it in the microwave for about 10 seconds and it tastes phenomenal. Their macros are insane. Each of the snacks are between 150 and 220 calories and have 20 grams of protein. Do you hear me? 20 grams of protein in something that tastes like a sweet. Four to six net grams of carbs and two grams or less of sugar. Your average cinnamon roll is more than 400 calories and has 60 grams of sugar and zero protein, obviously, because it sucks. I love them. They help satiate my sweet tooth. They keep my gains and they make me hit my protein goals. What else do you want? Best of all, they offer free shipping on all orders over $69. Plus you can get 10% off all purchases by going to eatlegendary.com/modernwisdom and using the code modern wisdom at checkout. So if you've got a sweet tooth and you want to keep your gains, head to eatlegendary.com/modernwisdom and modern wisdom at checkout. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Shopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. From the launch your online shop stage to the first real life store stage, all the way to the, did we just hit a million orders stage? Shopify is there to help you grow. Whether you're selling scented soap or offering outdoor outfits, Shopify helps you sell everywhere. From their all in one e-commerce platform to their in-person POS system, wherever and whatever you're selling, Shopify has got you covered. Shopify helps you turn browsers into buyers with the internet's best converting checkout. 36% better on average compared to other leading commerce platforms. You would be amazed at how many massive brands you love use Shopify. Gymshark, perhaps one of the biggest independent sportswear companies in the world, uses Shopify, and if it is good enough for them, it is good enough for you. So if you are looking to get started at selling something online, Shopify is the easiest, quickest and most convenient way to do it. Plus, you can sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/modernwisdom, all lowercase, that's shopify.com/modernwisdom, to grow your business no matter what stage you're in. This episode is brought to you by Gymshark, the best gymwear on the planet is from Gymshark. So no matter what you are looking for, if you are spending more time in the gym, you will feel better if you've got cool new clothing and Gymshark make the best men's shorts on the planet. Their studio shorts in dusty maroon, willow green, onyx gray and navy were what I wore throughout all of my trip to LA, which you may have seen on YouTube recently. Their crest hoodie is what I am flying in whenever I'm on a flight and their geo seamless t-shirt is also what I train in every single day. All of their kit is unbelievably lightweight, sweat wicking, it's easy to wash and dry.
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How much truth is there that your body can only absorb 20 grams of protein per meal? Because this is something that's been floating around for a very long time.