Protein an important nutrient that is responsible for a lot of functions in the body whilst providing structural integrity and repairing/ building muscle (Berg, Tymoczko et al. 2002). Consuming adequate protein and essential nutrients post-exercise can optimise recovery lowering the muscle protein breakdown, encourage muscle growth and restore glycogen stores. Dietary Guidelines suggest 10-35% of our energy needs should come from protein, a high protein diet is estimated to have protein values of over 35% (Marta Cuenca-Sánchez 2015) (Samuel 2014). High protein meals may be more suited to those with higher energy output and demands.