Ever wonder how?much protein you should be eating?

Some people may be eating too much while others aren’t getting enough.?Because protein is an?important nutrient that is essential for growth and development, it’s important to figure out?how much?you really need.

And how much you really need has?lot?to do with whether or not?you’re?physically fit and generally active.? And of course, where?your protein comes from is key to maintaining good?health.? Most people are chowing down on massive amounts of poor quality protein and don’t lift anything more than their fork.??And others aren’t getting enough so they’re binge eating sweets or cheap carbs (chips, etc.) to boost their energy levels.? Or even worse,?depending on caffeinated products to do the job for them.

One thing to note is our bodies can’t store protein so it needs to replenish it every day with food.? Generally speaking, the recommended daily allowance (RDA) works out to be?0.8 grams?of protein for each kilogram of weight or 2.2 pounds.? This works out to be:

44 grams of protein for 120 pound person
55 grams of protein for 150 pound person
66 grams of protein for 180 pound person

Did you know you don’t have to rely solely on meat to get your RDA of protein?? Beans provide nearly as much protein as meat, and are much lower in?fat and calories. One cup of cooked beans contains 12 to 25 grams of?protein, which is 25 to 50 percent of the RDA.? There’s also whole grains?you can eat to provide healthy protein like oatmeal (6 grams), brown rice (5 grams) or 2 slices of whole wheat bread (6 grams).? Nuts also contain protein: almonds (6 grams/1 ounce), cashews (4 grams) or?2 tablespoons of peanut butter (10 grams).? And dairy: skim milk (8 grams), low-fat plain yogurt (12 grams), or cottage?cheese (16 grams).

Calculate the?appropriate amount of protein and incorporate your findings into your daily diet.? You’ll notice a difference and feel a whole lot better just taking this one small step!