Ep 5. How Much Protein Does My Teen Athlete Actually Need

How much protein does your teen athlete actually need—and does it all have to come from chicken breasts and protein shakes? In Episode 5 of The Critical Reload Podcast, Mike Bewley breaks down protein without turning dinner into a math problem. You’ll learn what protein does, a practical range for active teenagers, why distribution across the day matters, how to use the palm as a simple portion guide, why protein works best alongside carbohydrates, and when supplements may—or may not—be useful.Fueling Champions for ParentsIf you want to go deeper, Critical Reload's Fueling Champions for Parents takes the ideas we talk about here and puts them into a complete system you can use at home.Learn more here:https://criticalreload.com/courses/critical-reload-fueling-champions-for-parents/Free School-to-Home ToolkitWant to take this episode beyond the listen? Use the Critical Reload School-to-Home Toolkit to help teach the concept at school and reinforce it at home.Access the Toolkit here:https://tinyurl.com/yuhdar7nTeach it at school. Reinforce it at home.