My bodybuilder buddies are all big on protein. Almost to a man they swear by protein shakes containing fruit juices, ice cream, banana and of course, protein powder. It seems to work – they definitely have some big muscles. But what interests me most is this one guy I know who swears by the traditional methods of taking in protein – eggs, red meat, fish, chicken and milk.
I thought I knew what he meant too, until one day he started telling me about his diet. Turns out that he has done his homework about the best ways to get the best forms of protein – the proteins that are most beneficial for our bodies. And as I listened, he explained his diet in full. He began by telling me about: