proteincycling
nounUK /ˈprəʊtiːnˌsaɪklɪŋ/
US /ˈproʊtiːnˌsaɪklɪŋ/
Protein cycling is when you eat different amounts of protein on different days to help your body.
My coach told me about protein cycling to help me build muscle without eating the same food every day.
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2. A way of switching between high-protein and low-protein meals to keep your diet interesting.
She tried protein cycling so her meals would not feel boring.
3. A science term for the natural process by which cells break down and rebuild proteins.
Scientists study protein cycling to understand how cells stay healthy.
4. A training plan where athletes change their protein intake around workout days.
His protein cycling plan gives him more protein on days he lifts weights.