Protein
How much do we need?
Carl Voit, the “Father of nutrition”, established that 52g of protein per day was required, yet he actually recommended more than the double, a whopping 120g of protein per day.
The EAR (estimated Average Requirement) is the average daily dietary requirement for healthy individuals.
It is calculated as 0.5-0.6g protein for each kg of body of weight.
The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) is the daily dietary requirement for 98% of healthy individuals.
It is calculated as 0.8g protein for each kg body of weight or 0.36g protein/pound body weight.
It looks something like this:
58kg / 128 pound woman or man = 48g protein/day
70kg / 154 pound woman or man = 56g protein/day
If you are sick, recovering from surgery, or exerting your body through exercise, you may need more.
This handy calculator can work out your needs.
The EAR (estimated Average Requirement) is the average daily dietary requirement for healthy individuals.
It is calculated as 0.5-0.6g protein for each kg of body of weight.
The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) is the daily dietary requirement for 98% of healthy individuals.
It is calculated as 0.8g protein for each kg body of weight or 0.36g protein/pound body weight.
It looks something like this:
58kg / 128 pound woman or man = 48g protein/day
70kg / 154 pound woman or man = 56g protein/day
If you are sick, recovering from surgery, or exerting your body through exercise, you may need more.
This handy calculator can work out your needs.
But these are just numbers, so go here to take a look at what that looks like in a plant-based day :)
Protein
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Examples of plant-based protein meals
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Protein FAQ
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