E152: Understanding Essential Amino Acids and the importance of protein for muscles and longevity with Angelo Keely

We are very excited to share today's guest, Angelo Keely, co-founder and CEO of Kion, an active lifestyle, supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping people fully experience a fun and active life by providing pure, energy-enhancing solutions. In today's episode you will learn: What are essential amino acids? Why amino acids are important to support lean muscle, fitness and longevity? How much protein a person needs When and how to use amino acids to support a high quality of life and longevity How plant-based versus animal-based protein affects the body Helpful links and resources: https://getkion.com/blogs/all/the-ultimate-guide-to-kion-aminos https://www.katefarms.com/resources/discover/articles/guide-to-protein-digestibility/ Special offer: Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, which we both use daily. Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase. www.getkion.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/Kion IG: https://www.instagram.com/kion ----------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to our amazing sponsor: Shield your body is a company that makes products to Shield Your Body against Electromagnetic Frequency (EMF) radiation from modern technology. Fortunately, there are easy ways that you can reduce your EMF exposure– right now, that cost you nothing! Download the free guide at ShieldYourBody.com to start improving your health right now! ----------------------------------------------------------- Sign-up for your 15 minute Health Transformation Audit - Click here. ----------------------------------------------------------- 14 Day Functional Medicine Liver Detox (plus energy healing) starts January 8th Jan. 8th-21st. Sign-up Now ----------------------------------------------------------- Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, which we both use daily. Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase. ----------------------------------------------------------- Missed our Fall group 7 Day Functional Liver Detox? We now have a program where you can do it on your own schedule but still receive all the wonderful support and recipes of the full program. Register here! ----------------------------------------------------------- How can you support our podcast? Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts,we make sure to read them all. Android users, please be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts so that you don't miss any of the action. Tell a friend about The Art of Living Well Podcast® and our community programs. Share your favorite episode on social media and don't forget to tag us @theartofliving_well. Shop our Favorite Products: https://www.theartoflivingwell.us/products We love the high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, which we both use daily. Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase. Connect with us on social media: IG: @theartofliving_well FB: theartoflivingwell Get on our list so you don't miss out on announcements, programs and events. You can download our guests' favorite reads here. Learn more about your hosts: Marnie Dachis Marmet Stephanie May Potter