Do you get enough protein?

Do you get enough protein? Many people are lacking protein in their diets! The current recommended daily allowance (RDA) for this muscle building macronutrient is 0.8 - 2.0 grams per kilogram of bodyweight per day. This is about 0.36 - 0.91 grams per pound. (If you have a high body fat, use your lean body mass to calculate your protein needs). The more active you are, the more protein you'll need and if you do resistance training, you'll be on the high end of this range.

I recommend doing everything you can to get your protein from whole foods during your main meals each day. There are so many awesome options: Beef, chicken, turkey, fish, pork, canned tuna or sardines, eggs, plain Greek yogurt... the list goes on. But if you're like me and need a little help once in awhile, protein powder can be a helpful tool. Whey protein is one of the best options. It’s easy to absorb and full of all the amino acids you need to build muscle. I can't use whey protein because I’m allergic to dairy, so I’ve tried several other options. My current go to’s are Beef Protein Isolate (which comes in all flavors and no, it doesn’t taste like beef!) and a plant based protein made with a mix pea, brown rice and chia seed protein. However you choose to get your protein, just make sure you’re getting enough!