How much protein do you need in a day?
4 months ago

How much protein do you need in a day?

India Today  

Protein is much more than just a buzzword — it’s the cornerstone of health, growth, and vitality. "Protein provides a steady energy source and helps maintain muscle mass and satiety, making it important for overall health and disease prevention. "Protein also supports metabolic function and helps women to maintain healthy weight and increase levels of energy. For example, a one-year-old with a protein requirement of 1 gram per kilogram of body weight and an energy need of 80 kcal per kg has a PER of 5%. Protein also supports metabolic function and helps women to maintain healthy weight.

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How much protein do you REALLY need?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

How much protein do you REALLY need?

ABC  

Tegan Taylor: Okay, Norman, favourite protein source? Norman Swan: I am reserved about taking protein supplements when you could be taking it in normal food because there's lots of stuff that goes along with protein in food that does you good. Norman Swan: Well, there is a sense out there that there is a risk taking too high a protein …

No, you really don’t need to be eating more protein
2 months ago

No, you really don’t need to be eating more protein

The Independent  

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This is how much protein you need each day, according to a nutritionist
2 months, 1 week ago

This is how much protein you need each day, according to a nutritionist

The Independent  

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Protein Isn't Just For Weightlifters. Here's How Much Everyone Should Eat.
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Protein Isn't Just For Weightlifters. Here's How Much Everyone Should Eat.

Huff Post  

Elena Yeryomenko / 500px via Getty Images A stroll through a grocery store used to include lots of packages touting the sought-after term “low fat.” Years later, it was replaced with exciting-looking “low carb” claims. “Proteins serve as enzymes, hormones, receptors, signaling molecules and much more.” Because protein is not something our bodies keep in reserve, like body fat, it’s …

Debunking protein myths
4 months ago

Debunking protein myths

The Hindu  

As a nutritionist, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients — from athletes to weekend warriors and anyone just looking to feel healthier and stronger. Myth#3: Plant-based diets can’t provide enough protein For those following plant-based diets, there’s often concern about whether they can consume enough protein to support muscle growth and training. Myth#4: Cheese …

Split your protein intake throughout the day
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Split your protein intake throughout the day

New Indian Express  

How much protein one needs to build muscle depends on the body weight, intensity of the physical activity, and age. Eating too much proteins may be counterproductive, says Divya K Purushotham, nutritionist, director & founder of KPD Wellness LLP and Keizen Nutrition Clinic, Hyderabad, in an interview with Sinduja Jane. Proteins are vital nutrients that build and repair muscle tissues, …

How to get the right amount of protein – at every age
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How to get the right amount of protein – at every age

The Independent  

It was the news from across the Atlantic that nobody expected. open image in gallery Increasing plant-based protein by 3 per cent could decrease the risk of chronic illnesses “In midlife, increasing our protein intake also guards against age-related muscle loss,” says Rice. open image in gallery Lean animal protein sources contain essential amino acids “As people get older, they …

How To Tell If You're Eating Enough Protein Daily
8 months ago

How To Tell If You're Eating Enough Protein Daily

Huff Post  

MTStock Studio via Getty Images Experts say you are probably eating enough protein, but there are some doctor-backed ways to find out. But “we don’t need as much protein as many people believe” to maintain muscle tissue, said Braeden Yacobucci, a registered dietician at OnPoint Nutrition in Philadelphia. But the reality is, if your goal is to maintain muscle tissue, …

How much protein do I need as I get older? And do I need supplements to get enough?
1 year, 4 months ago

How much protein do I need as I get older? And do I need supplements to get enough?

Salon  

If you are a woman around 50, you might have seen advice on social media or from influencers telling you protein requirements increase dramatically in midlife. When we reach adulthood, protein requirements differ for men and women, which reflects the higher muscle mass in men compared to women: 0.68g per kg of body weight for men 0.6g per kg of …

How much protein does a man need to build an athletic or fit body?
1 year, 9 months ago

How much protein does a man need to build an athletic or fit body?

Hindustan Times  

Proteins are often called the building blocks of the body and getting enough protein in your diet is important for everyone, especially athletes. The amount of protein needed by female athletes and male athletes is generally similar, with both needing 1.2-2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. However, it's important to note that women typically have …

National Protein Day 2023: 7 Tips for Consuming a Sufficient Amount of Protein Daily
2 years, 1 month ago

National Protein Day 2023: 7 Tips for Consuming a Sufficient Amount of Protein Daily

News 18  

National Protein Day is observed on February 27 to raise awareness about this macronutrient and the consequences of its deficiency. According to the Indian Council for Medical Research, the recommended daily intake of protein for adults is around 0.8 to 1 gm protein per kg body every day. Balance your protein intake throughout the dayEating protein with every meal can …

Protein Isn't Just For Weightlifters. Here's How Much Everyone Should Eat.
2 years, 2 months ago

Protein Isn't Just For Weightlifters. Here's How Much Everyone Should Eat.

Huff Post  

Elena Yeryomenko / 500px via Getty Images A stroll through a grocery store used to include lots of packages touting the sought-after term “low fat.” Years later, it was replaced with exciting-looking “low carb” claims. “Proteins serve as enzymes, hormones, receptors, signaling molecules and much more.” Because protein is not something our bodies keep in reserve, like body fat, it’s …

Here's how you can incorporate a protein-rich diet along with daily workout
3 years, 6 months ago

Here's how you can incorporate a protein-rich diet along with daily workout

Hindustan Times  

Are you facing the all-too-familiar challenge where your weight is stagnant no matter how much you work out, control your diet or get quality sleep? The amount of protein that the human body requires daily is dependent on many factors, including age, overall calorie intake and the level of physical activity. Also, according to a study published in the European …

How To Get Enough Protein On A Plant-Based Diet
5 years, 1 month ago

How To Get Enough Protein On A Plant-Based Diet

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Following a plant-based diet sounds great in theory, but can you really get all the protein your body needs from plant sources alone? “People often think that without meat, you’re cutting out all forms of protein,” Asche said, “but it’s because we don’t talk about those foods like legumes, tempeh and tofu very often.” Plant-Based Protein That …

Getting your daily protein intake isn't as hard — or expensive — as you might think
6 years ago

Getting your daily protein intake isn't as hard — or expensive — as you might think

ABC  

When it comes to protein, most of us don't need anywhere near as much as we consume. If you're eating a diverse diet rich in protein-packed plants and the occasional serve of healthy meat or fish, you'll be getting all the protein your body needs to maintain health and even bulk up. Good sources of protein: Almonds Asparagus Beans Broccoli …

Ditch the protein supplement!
6 years, 5 months ago

Ditch the protein supplement!

The Hindu  

The quickest way to understand a player’s physique or response to a training session is in the overall energy levels, amount of fatigue in the activity and the recovery time post a gruelling session. When athletes visit me at the Qua Nutrition signature clinics for their sports nutrition plans, their first question is usually, “Which are the best Protein foods?” …

Eating protein thrice a day could lead to healthier body and muscle strength in elderly
7 years, 7 months ago

Eating protein thrice a day could lead to healthier body and muscle strength in elderly

India TV News  

Everybody wants a stronger body and muscle mass. A study says that eating protein equally three times a day could lead to greater mass and muscle strength in the elderly. "We wanted to see if people who added protein sources to breakfast, and therefore had balanced protein intake through the three meals, had greater muscle strength," said the lead author …

Protein intake in Indian women is 13% lesser than men, says survey
8 years ago

Protein intake in Indian women is 13% lesser than men, says survey

India TV News  

Indian women consume about 13 per cent lesser protein in comparison to men, revealed a latest survey report by Delhi-based mobile health and fitness company HealthifyMe. The report, titled 'HealthifyMeter Gender Watch 2017' and released on Thursday, is based on 60 million food records of over 1.5 million HealthifyMe app users -- half of which are women -- across approximately …

Dietician reveals perfect amount of protein needed to lose weight
8 years, 2 months ago

Dietician reveals perfect amount of protein needed to lose weight

The Independent  

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Do you need to eat more protein?
8 years, 5 months ago

Do you need to eat more protein?

CNN  

Story highlights Increasing your protein intake may make sense if you're active or in middle age Protein can help you retain more lean muscle as you lose weight Wondering exactly how much protein you should be consuming each day? Double it if you’re very active or aiming for “optimal protein,” which can help you maintain muscle as you age and …

8 Great Vegetarian Ways To Get More Protein
12 years, 10 months ago

8 Great Vegetarian Ways To Get More Protein

Huff Post  

One of the most common myths about the vegetarian diet is that after ditching meat it becomes nearly impossible to meet the suggested guidelines for protein intake. But, thanks in part to initiatives like Meatless Monday, this year, Americans are expected to eat 12 percent less meat and poultry than five years ago, USA Today reported. While protein is essential …

What’s on your plate?
15 years, 5 months ago

What’s on your plate?

The Hindu  

Are we eating enough protein? Our immune system, muscle repair, growth, muscular development, blood cells, skin, hair… all require protein. Athletes who have specific targets of increasing muscle bulk or strength need 1.5 to 2 gm/kg body weight of protein, assuming the calorie intake and protein quality are adequate. For adolescents, the protein requirements are 2 gm/kg body weight while …

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