29/07/2018
How much protein do I need?
It depends on many aspects including your body composition and how much physical movement your body experiences during the day.
💡TIP: Aim for the size of your palm per meal of protein portion
"Did you know that your organs, tissues, muscles and hormones are all made from proteins? The protein found in foods is used by every part of the body to develop, grow and function properly.
It can be argued that nothing is more important than consuming protein foods, and because proteins are involved in just about every body function, it’s important that you consume foods high in protein every day, during every meal to prevent protein deficiency, which can wreak havoc on the body." Dr Axe
Make protein the staple of your nutritional protocol and the basis of your meal.
You need quality protein sources to keep your body repairing and cells dividing. Grassfed and organic meats and free range organic eggs are preferred though these options aren't always available on site.
Great sources include:
- Lean red meats
- Chicken
- Fresh fish
- Canned tuna & sardines
- Eggs (if you don’t have an egg allergy which is more common than you may think)
ARE YOU VEGAN?
If you are a vegan, aim for around 30/40g of organic rice/pea/hemp protein to help make up the amino-acid profile your body requires.
