Protein is an essential building block for our bodies and we should be aiming to eat some at every meal.
- How much protein do we need? About 50-60% of our bodyweight in grams of protein every day! (E.g., if you weigh 150 pounds, aim for 75-90 grams daily)
- How much protein is in a serving? About the size and thickness of the palm of your hand.
- Stick to lean options - chicken, turkey, fish, tempeh, tofu, bison, eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, etc.
- What are the benefits??
- Increasing your protein intake helps boost your metabolic rate, particularly when you include some protein at every meal (all 5!). This means that protein helps you burn the most calories!
- It also helps you to rebuild your muscles after you workout! Bigger, stronger muscles take up less room in the body than fat and help us burn more calories every day!
- Protein helps us to stay fuller for longer, since it takes longer to digest than carbs or fats.
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