#18: Why your muscles aren't growing part four: nutrition addition with Katherine Andrew

Building muscle is extremely important, especially as we age. Nutrition is a big part of how we recover and build our bodies stronger after workouts. Katherine Andrew is a Functional Registered Dietitian who gives some education and tips on how to fuel your workouts to build muscle. We talk about amino acids, when to eat after your workout, the importance of carbs, how under-eating can backfire, protein powder, and more. 3:00 What Katherine Recommends For Building Muscle 6:55 Amino Acids 9:53 Muscle Activation and Protein Synthesis 15:54 Protein Variety and Quality 28:23 Timing Your Nutrition 32:32 The Role That Fat Plays in Muscle Growth 34:26 Pre Workout Meals 39:18 Hunger Cues and Satiety 46:27 The Importance of Knowing Your Own Body Find Katherine at https://www.katherineandrew.com/ To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com .