{"id":21334,"date":"2026-06-01T10:37:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T10:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=21334"},"modified":"2026-06-01T10:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T10:37:09","slug":"jay-cutler-protein-is-no-substitute-for-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=21334","title":{"rendered":"Jay Cutler: Protein is no substitute for food"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Jay Cutler is a legend in the bodybuilding world. He has inspired millions of people with his fights with Ronnie Coleman and his incredible work ethic. Even in retirement, he remains active, and on his YouTube channel he recently weighed in on a burning question in modern fitness: can protein powder be your main source of protein?<\/i><\/p>\n

A dietary supplement, not a dietary staple<\/h2>\n

Cutler’s answer is pragmatic. While he acknowledges that protein powders work and have their place, he stresses the importance of the word “supplement” itself.<\/p>\n

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“Can you consume protein powder as your main source of protein? I think it can work…<\/i> <\/strong> but it’s a supplement that’s meant to complement a great diet,”<\/i> <\/strong>Cutlerexplains <\/strong>.<\/small><\/p>\n

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According to Cutler, you should view a protein drink<\/a><\/strong> as a tool to achieve your daily macronutrient intake, not as a pillar on which to build your diet. If you’re struggling to get in the calories you need or are lacking protein after a workout, it’s a great option. But if you’re replacing breakfast, lunch and dinner with a shake, you’re making a mistake.<\/p>\n

What did the volume legend eat?<\/h2>\n

To understand Cutler’s attitude, we need to look at how he ate during his greatest glory days. His approach to food was as brutal as his workouts:<\/p>\n