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On social networks, bodybuilders post videos in which they consume large quantities of meat. Is this process necessary? Response elements.
On TikTok, videos of athletes, especially bodybuilders, who eat meat are numerous. But do you really have to eat meat when you exercise? In reality, it is not mandatory. Mickaël Dieleman, sports nutritionist, explains: “When you exercise, you don’t necessarily have to eat more meat. You need to eat more protein in general. As meats mainly provide protein […] we will often assimilate that to the needs of the athlete.”
Counterproductive consumption
Proteins allow, in fact, to reconstitute and strengthen your muscles, which is necessary when you play sports. But meat is not the only way to provide protein. Many sources provide it, such as eggs, fatty fish, legumes, vegetable proteins or even certain dairy products. Moreover, eating too much meat can be counterproductive, especially before physical exertion. Pierre Thomas, sports dietitian nutritionist, specifies that it can be counterproductive to ingest meat “bad quality”. Ultimately, eating a huge barbecue before your workout is not necessarily a good idea.
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