Not less! How much protein should a meal contain

Some diets are based on the consumption of exclusively protein foods. If we are not talking about therapeutic or specialized nutrition, then such a feeding scheme cannot be called balanced. The body needs both carbohydrates and fats.

As a general recommendation, we often hear advice to consume at least 50 grams of protein (clean, non-protein food!) as part of a 2000 kcal diet. However, of course, the amount of protein depends on age, weight and lifestyle.

Well-known nutritionist Jacqueline London suggests starting with a regimen of 1g of protein per 1g of weight. If a person is very active and does sports regularly, it would be more correct to recalculate the amount according to the scheme of 1.5 g of protein per 1 g of body weight.

And nutritionist Jane Burrell argues that it’s easier and more correct to focus on a specific amount of protein at each meal: that number shouldn’t drop below the 15g mark.

She added that it’s important to get enough calories overall for protein to be beneficial. “In order for protein to be used to create new protein, you first need enough calories. Otherwise, your body will just use that extra protein for energy. And if your carbohydrate intake is low, your body will break down functional proteins and use some of these amino acids to make glucose to keep your blood sugar high,” says the expert.

Of course, the quality of protein products is also important. The protein obtained from processed meat products (sausages, sausages) and fatty meat carries many harmful substances “in the trailer”. And it’s not just meat, poultry and fish that contain “good” easily digestible protein. Its excellent sources are:

Keep track of the variety in your diet and the macronutrients and in what proportion are on your table. And don’t forget the bottom line: high-protein foods make it easier to get enough faster and stay hungry longer. Thus, ensures against overeating!