The Optimal Protein Podcast
PSMF SERIES: Protein Nutrition 101: How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle
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24 Jul 2026 · 40 min
Protein intakeMuscle growthNutrition basicsMetabolism & fasting
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In this foundational solocast, Vanessa breaks down the basics of protein nutrition and explains why protein is essential for fat loss, body recomposition, metabolic health, and preserving lean muscle. Check out the Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting Library at ketogenicgirl.com and use code VANESSA for 20% off. You'll learn how dietary protein is broken down into amino acids, why essential amino acids must come from food, and how leucine helps trigger muscle protein synthesis. Vanessa also explain