A high-protein diet could help improve fat loss, keeping you fuller for longer while supporting muscle growth, maintenance and repair. And if you’re burning fat and building muscle, you’re also giving your metabolism a boost.

There’s been a much bigger shift toward protein as the focus of the three macronutrients over the last few years, but when should you consume it? As a personal trainer, I think I’ve heard and been asked about it all, from whether or not the 30/30 rule — consuming 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up — is real (not really) to the debate about having protein before or after a workout, and the ideal amount and timing.

It's a minefield, which is why I was delighted to speak with Professor Stuart Phillips, a muscle health and protein expert and, not long ag

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