3 Ways To Know If You Re Getting Enough Protein

A moderately active woman needs around 2000 calories per day. A moderately active man needs around 2500 calories per day.

For example, a moderately active person is someone who walks between 1. 5 and 3 miles or 2. 5 to 5 kilometers per day. An active person, for example, walks more than 3 miles or 5 kilometers per day.

If you are consuming 2000 calories each day, then 20% of those calories, or 400 calories, should come from protein. Since one gram of protein equals 4 calories, you should aim for around 100 grams of protein in a 2000 calorie diet.

If you experience these symptoms, you should make an appointment with your doctor for a nutritional assessment.

A 3. 5 ounce serving of roasted chicken breast contains 31 grams of protein. Typically, an ounce of meat has around 7 grams of protein, as a basic guideline. A 6 ounce serving of plain Greek yogurt has 17 grams of protein. One egg contains 6 grams of protein. A large ear of corn has 4 grams of protein.

Fattier cuts of meat, like hamburger and sausage, are higher in cholesterol and saturated fats and should be consumed in moderation. Try consuming leaner cuts of beef and pork, like pork loin or top sirloin steak.

One serving of nuts is about one ounce.

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