How many grams of PROTEIN do you need throughout the day?

Good morning!

I have been wondering as well of how many grams you need per day and after I researched, I couldn't help but share it with you guys.

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for protein intake is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram (or 0.36 grams per pound of body weight). This will change according to your daily activities such as athletes.

In other words...

your body weight in kg/pound x 0.8g (for kg) OR 0.36g (for lbs) = gram of protein you need per day

When eating your meals, eat the protein source FIRST, especially before going to the starches. Protein increases the production of PYY, a gut hormone that makes you feel full and satisfied. This is great for those who are on a diet.

Example foods of high in PROTEIN:

• beans

• lentils

• seeds

• nuts

• seitan

• tempeh

• edamame

• oats / oatmeal

• plant milk

Example foods of high in STARCHES:

• peas

• corn

• potatoes

• rice

In addition, a high protein intake decreases levels of the "hunger hormone" ghrelin and increases your metabolic rate after eating and during sleep.

What's more, eating protein first can help keep your blood sugar and insulin levels from rising too high after a meal.

All vegetables and fruits have different amounts of protein in them so you should check the nutrition facts behind each package or simply search it up. I will be posting recipes where I think about a balanced, nutritious meal, and mentioning the amount of fiber, starch, protein, etc. is in it so you don't have to do so much work! Fast and easy~

High protein fruits include guavas, avocados, apricots, kiwifruit, blackberries, oranges, bananas, cantaloupe, raspberries, and peaches.

People say "Vegans can't get protein" but how do you think animals get their protein????

It's from the foods they eat. What do they eat? Grass. Where does grass grow out of?

The soil.