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@extraneous Thank you for such a detailed and helpful answer. I have always intuited that a slimmer, lean body is healthiest. But for ego reasons, I wanted to add some muscle to my frame, though I don't think it would ever exceed 10kg, unless there is some considerable fat gain too. I am...

@extraneous Do you think eating high fat (nuts, seeds, PB, avocado) is conducive to health? I have been adding some weight, and find that it's much easier to do with the extra calories from a high fat intake.

@pheadablessed Sounds good!

@pheadablessed I would say it is likely the opposite. We don't absorb protein shakes as well as dietary sources, so I'd try consume the majority of your protein in the legumes, nuts etc like you've been doing.

@pheadablessed If you're resistance training and want to retain and even build muscle, definitely keep an eye on protein. Yes it is true you don't need as much as commonly thought, but you do need to make sure it is high enough. I'd aim for 0.7g- 1g/lb of body weight. I weigh 170lbs and I aim...

@jszy04 Firstly, ime, trying to hit macros can be a real slog. So, I recommend finding things you enjoy eating, rather than going for the highest protein content. If you're anything like me, you get bored really easily of big bowls of lentils and beans. So, I have these 2 meals almost every...

@patternrg Perfect, thank you!

@tracync To piggy back off this question and the complete-ness of proteins, is it ok to be getting the majority of your protein from another single source, ie lentils?

@iwantpeace Could also be as simple as something as the way you're drinking them. If you're taking big gulps of air along with the smoothie, that can also cause bloating.

@iwantpeace Just smash a smoothie. 300ml soy milk Scoop of protein 20g flaxseed 120g spinach/kale/coriander/parsley 2 bananas 100g berries Water to thin it out as desired That's like 50g of protein right there. Granted it's not high in calories at only 640, but top it up with some healthy...