The Protein Book

Its been some time since Lyle McDonald released his book on more than everything that most normal people need to know about protein and exercise. Recently I have been lucky enough to get a copy of the book and so far I have read through the beginning chapters.

It is easy reading, but at the same time chock full of information, and multiple references to back any claims made.

This is about the only annoyance I find with the book, and its basically because I am lazy. Because of this laziness, I prefer references at either the end of the chapter, or at the rear of the book references linearly, aka, all chapters in one big blob, but numbered out. Mainly because when I want to check the reference in relation to an early chapter, it makes it easier for me to search out. I am sure there are others that find it OK, but I am lazy.

Lyle also makes some reasonably hefty recommendations for daily protein intake. I can see where he is coming from, but thanks to my slightly more clinical background, I would prefer to see a little more direct evidence on these before making them. The values are not outside of what is commonly consumed within the wider athletic population.

Now I just need to find the time to finish the book, then perhaps I can spend some time providing a complete review.

The Protein Book, and all of Lyle's other books at the store on his site. I am not involved in his affiliate program, but I waste enough bandwidth at his site leeching papers, so he needs some payback.