RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

The most important time to consume protein (Ex: ISOPURE Zero Carb Whey Isolate) is post-exercise, because it builds lean muscle tissue which helps you burn more calories all day long. For the rest of the day it must come from food. Not all proteins are the same though. A McDonalds cheeseburger has protein, but also A LOT of saturated fat which slows down how fast protein is absorbed. Not to mention saturated fat also contributes to cellulite, high cholesterol/blood pressure, and artery clogging. What you need is lean protein like turkey & oily-skinned fish (tuna/salmon/mackerel); the fish will also have healthy fats (poly & mono unsaturated) that you need in your diet to burn bad fat.