It depends what your goals are, protein is VERY important in a bodybuilders diet. If your looking to put on mass & bulk, you should be aiming for 1.5grams of protein per 1lb of bodyweight. So if you weigh 210 lbs you should consume around 315 grams of protein in a day - which should be consumed every 2-3 hours. Try not to exceed 50-60 grams of protein in one sitting.
The most important time to consume protein is first thing in the morning, and immediatley after a workout - the window of opportunity is bigger. If you have a protein shake before bed, have it in milk so it's slow releasing.
Eggs are a good source of protein, not too healthy fried though. Chicken/steak IMO is the best source of protein, tuna is good too and is cheap. |