Spring is here. The days are getting longer and warmer. With this, comes the realisation that summer is just around the corner. For many, winter can be a time for bulking or gaining weight - which can either be deliberate and strategic or the colder months can inadvertently lead to storing extra body fat. So now that spring is here, many are looking to trim down for the summer months. 

One macronutrient has taken centre stage in people's quest to grow muscle, and that is protein. This is for a good reason too, as protein contains essential amino acids that our body uses to build muscle tissue. So you can see why this is handy in our line of work. In the health and fitness world, you hear many different things when it comes to how much protein you should be consuming. The big guy in the gym might tell you that you need to eat as much as possible, and he'll have you downing whey protein shakes with ungodly amounts of...