How much protein do you need each day?
Do you know how much protein is enough for you? Why is it important to eat enough protein? This article explains the recommended portions and servings, and it provides tips to help you eat just enough for you.
Knowing what’s a reasonable portion of protein to eat at each meal can help us to build and repair muscle tissue, and minimise the loss of muscle mass. So, to meet our daily nutritional needs, we should aim for at least 3 servings of protein-rich foods daily and make sure each serving contains at least 20g of protein.
But what does one serving of protein look like?
The standard serving size for meat, poultry or fish is about the size of the palm of your hand. A single serving of milk is equal to 2 glasses. When it comes to whole nuts and seeds, a serving size is about 1 handful or 28g.
Remember to get enough proteins!
Now that you’re familiar with proteins and their benefits, remember to have protein at every meal. A little goes a long way – a glass of milk at breakfast, a handful of almonds instead of potato chips. These efforts add up!