Ask a Registered Dietitian: How Much Protein Do I Actually Need? Help!
/One of the most frequent conversations I have with clients is about protein. In recent years a lot of folks got the memo that we need more of it. Now we're starting to see conflicting information in the mainstream media about how much protein we actually need leaving a lot of folks confused and frustrated. So I'm grateful that my colleague Tarah Valenti, RDN from Custom Fit, took some time to help us understand how much protein we need based on our unique situations versus blanket approaches we may hear about in the media and on social.
In under 20 minutes this video delves into:
Protein whiplash based on recent stories like this NY Times article questioning whether we are under consuming protein at all.
Blanket protein recommendations versus recommendations for your body composition and health goals as well as your activity level and movement habits.
Whether you should consider your ideal protein intake as a % of your total daily calories or based on your ideal bodyweight.
How protein plays a role beyond muscle repair and gain and influences hunger and satiety.
How just adding 10-30g of protein per day can have a significant impact if you are under your ideal.
Whether protein supplements like powders, bars and other protein-fortified processed foods have a place in a healthy approach.
How much protein can we absorb in one sitting and how much to worry about absorption versus just hitting your daily goal?
How much does your activity level impact your protein target?
To dig deeper into this and any other nutrition questions you may have you can book a free intro call with Tarah via this link.