Eat Protein First!
6 Feb 2026 · 0 min
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JJ Virgin says eat protein before carbs and fats at every meal except smoothies. It ensures you get enough protein and makes you choose healthier foods and eat fewer calories overall.
JJ Virgin says eat protein before carbs and fats at every meal except smoothies. It ensures you get enough protein and makes you choose healthier foods and eat fewer calories overall.
"When you say, I say, eat protein first, do you literally mean eat all your protein before your carbs and fat?" And the answer is yes. The only exception is a smoothie. Why do I want you to eat protein first? Number 1, 'cause I wanna make sure you get that protein in. And number 2, if you do, you tend to make better food choices and eat less overall. So yes, eat protein first.
