How "simple" PN is depends on your situation. While I definitely improved aspects of my physique while using the guidelines, I realize now, looking back, that I was actually spending more time and thought on the P+F, P+C meals, crazy shakes and timing than I needed to. If you have a decent amount of time and patience for it, then no problem.
The separation of carbs and fats doesn't seem to have much scientific backing, and anectodally, the best I've looked, probably in my life, was this past summer, when I ate balanced P+F+C meals every day.
All of that said, it does give you a very specific map on how to eat, plenty of suggestions and recipes, and plenty of people have had success with it.
I guess what I'm saying is that it isn't necessary or maybe even optimal... but it does provide a successful formula.
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