A new study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition shows drinking a beverage with 25 grams of casein (a form of protein from milk) or whey before a morning workout may help burn extra calories, which could lead to weight loss.READ MORE:Strong evidence supports the idea that eating a protein-rich snack or breakfast before your morning workout increases resting energy expenditure throughout the day (the amount of calories the body burns at rest), but not specifically the source or type of the protein.
story by KRISTEN ARNOLD, MS, RDN, CSSD
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