We sit down with Alan Aragon, a renowned nutritionist, researcher, and author of “Flexible Dieting,” to explore the intricate world of nutrition, fitness, and performance. Aragon's wealth of knowledge and ability to cut through the noise make for an insightful discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and provides a fresh perspective on optimizing health and achieving desired results. Expect to Learn: ✦ The hidden wisdom of bro science and how it can sometimes work despite lacking scientific evidence. ✦ The truth about protein timing and its impact on muscle growth, debunking common myths. ✦ The role of carbohydrates in maximizing performance, especially for high-intensity activities like CrossFit. ✦ The potential for muscle mass gains as we age and strategies to maintain progress. ✦ Aragon's take on the debate surrounding sex-specific nutrition protocols and whether they are truly necessary. 🔗 Sign up for EC’s weekly bonus email ABOUT THE SHOW The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives. ABOUT US 📍 EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on social media. Full Disclaimer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsistencyproject/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsistencyproject/support