When it comes to protein, how do you know whether plant-based or animal-based proteins are the right call? How do you gauge the amount of protein that you should be intaking? And how do you incorporate enough protein into your diet while keeping your protein-rich meals interesting, fresh, and full of things you love?I’ve touched on the topic of protein and the role it plays in your diet in past episodes, but this episode I’m specifically dedicating to teaching you about the complex topic of nutrition and protein. In this episode, I’m sharing important information with you like how to determine how many grams of protein you should be getting daily, how to create meal plans that support your dietary restrictions, lifestyle, and preferences while prioritizing protein intake, and how to make those changes that are going to matter starting right now.I also wanted to share with you that I am now offering the Blood Sugar Mastermind as a mini-course, and it’s available right now! So if you missed out on the live course but still want to gain access to some of the amazing teaching and resources in the original program, CLICK HERE! I will also be offering a course called Optimizing Fat Loss and Maintaining Muscle on a GLP1 in the near future. This course focuses specifically on building a healthy lifestyle around protein and muscle retention, and if you want to be the first to get notified when I launch that, you can get on the waitlist HERE.Get the Blood Sugar Mastermind Mini-CourseGet on the waitlist for the Optimizing Fat Loss and Maintaining Muscle on a GLP1 with Matthea Rentea MDQuotesI want you to think about 80 year old you. Think about the work that you're doing in your thirties, forties, fifties… that work matters because you're laying the foundation for continuing to have longevity and good mobility. - Matthea Rentea MDProtein is an essential macronutrient, meaning if you don't eat it in your diet, your body will take those nutrients from your own muscle, breaking it down. You're almost cannibalizing yourself so that your body can continue to function. - Matthea Rentea MDDo not ‘pass go’ without doing a nutrition audit. Because you can't work toward a goal if you have no idea where you're starting. - Matthea Rentea MDIn whatever plans you make or things you decide to try, I want you to always check in with yourself and ask ‘how does this feel for me?’. - Matthea Rentea MDPick one protein that you’re going to incorporate, don’t try to do everything at once. - Matthea Rentea MDAudio Stamps01:00 - Dr. Rentea shares why knowing your protein intake is so important for your overall health and wellness05:08 - Dr. Rentea gives us tools and a starting point with which to gauge the amount of protein we should be getting10:45 - Dr. Rentea breaks down different categories of protein and shares insight on the easiest ways to begin incorporating more protein into your diet 14:04 - Dr. Rentea shares her resources for optimizing protein and All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com