Protein???

[cinnttu92]

How many of you out here keep up with your protein intake and how much protein should one eat a day? I have heard by 2 different people that you should eat 1 gram for each pound you weigh. I weigh 107lbs so I should eat 107 grams a day. It probably depends on what your goals are. Just thought I would throw this out there.

 

[Snazzy]

I average 1.67 grams per pound of bodyweight, so I'm eating 217 grams a day. Sounds like a lot, but it's easy when you eat protein with every meal (no fruit/carb by itself). I go thru tons of chicken breasts and eggs in a week! LOL

 

[dananmis22]

I read a great article recently about protein intake and how much we really need. I don't take any protein supplements because I get plenty of it in my everyday eating. A gram for every pound is a bit much, to me. If you don't work out, you only need a gram for every two to three pounds you weigh. Here is the article (don't forget to read both pages) if anyone is interested:

http://exercise.about.com/cs/nutrition/a/protein.htm

Here is an article stating the harmful affects of too much protein:

http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/articles/nutrition/protein_2/

 

[kathryn]

1 gm. per KILO of bodyweight is what I've heard most often, except for some body building mags.