What Is Protein?
A building block of our body is protein and it makes up about 15% of our overall body weight. For example our hair, skin and muscles are made up of mainly protein. Your body can regenerate some protein but because we use so much of it we have to replace it constantly. We can do this with foods that are high in protein such as eggs, meats, most dairy products and nuts. See the list below.
How Much Protein Do We Need?
Industry sources tell us that to calculate the minimum daily requirement of protein you have to multiply your body weight in kilograms by .8. For example, if you weigh 70 kilos you need 56 grams of protein per day while if you are 90 kilo you need 72 grams.
Foods Highest In Protein
It is fairly easy to reach your intake of protein by eating the following. These are all standard foods we eat but you might have to up the regularity you eat them at. At the end of this article is a link that will show you a complete run down of dietary requirements to get the perfect six pack abs.
Meats
Steak, 6 oz - 42 grams
Standard cuts of beef - 7 grams of protein per ounce
Chicken breast, 3.5 oz - 30 grams protein
Pork chop, average size - 22 grams protein
Bacon, 1 rasher - 3 grams
Dairy and Eggs
Milk, 1 glass - 8 grams
Cottage cheese, half cup - 15 grams
Cheddar or Swiss Cheese - 8 grams per oz
Egg, large - 6 grams protein per egg approx
Nuts (Quarter cup serving size)
Almonds - 8 grams
Peanuts - 9 grams
Cashews - 5 grams
Pecans - 2.5 grams
Sunflower seeds - 6 grams
Pumpkin seeds - 19 grams
This list will give you your protein requirements while also giving you variety.
Craig_McPherson
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