If you’ve tried to dial in your nutrition to improve performance or recovery, you’ve probably asked yourself the age-old question: when is the best time to eat protein—before or after your workout?

We already know how important this macro is to your health and fitness goals and a strong training sesh. But does it matter when, exactly, you consume your protein? Should you time it specifically ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

Eating carbohydrates and protein before working out helps provide energy for high-intensity exercise and endurance training. Fasted workouts can help some people avoid digestive discomfort and may ...