How much protein do you need? Here's a simple way to calculate it. : Community Message Boards
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LotsaLbs2Lose
NC
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Fri, Aug 10, 2012 21:08
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How much protein do you need? Here's a simple way to calculate it.
Take your body WEIGHT.
Divide by 2.2.
Done. Eating less protein than that can result in muscle loss.
By the same token-too much protein is not good either, strains the kidneys, make you feel dizzy or out of balance, and can cause bad breath. I know I have difficulty hitting my protein target some days.
Are you getting the proper amount daily?
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Billiebob
Washington NC
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Sat, Aug 11, 2012 04:08
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Kashi.com provides a quick and easy protein calculator
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1144
Desert Hot Springs CA
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Sat, Aug 11, 2012 17:08
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TimeToFly
NU
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Sat, Aug 11, 2012 20:08
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southernyankee
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Sun, Aug 12, 2012 05:08
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I use .7 grams of my body weight as a guide per my doctors
recommendation.
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LotsaLbs2Lose
NC
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Sun, Aug 12, 2012 21:08
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I know I need more...
but I still seem to have trouble meeting my target on Protein. My whey powder has a soybean additive, that I am wary about drinking, so I lose 26 grams per day by cutting it out.
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Billiebob
Washington NC
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Mon, Aug 13, 2012 04:08
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Consider using a quality Egg White Protein such as NOW
Sports, goggle dpsnutrition.net where you can reserch listings and check out the nutritional labels. (not meant as a product advertisement)
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antnee911
NJ
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Tue, Aug 14, 2012 11:08
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Other protein sources
Add some of your favorite nut butter to your shakes for a little extra protein if you don't want the whey. Or if you have nut allergies, add some legumes to your meals. They pack a good deal of protein. Eggs are the leading source when it comes to packing a lot of protein into a small package. I even saw a new vegan egg alternative called the Vegg that is supposed to be a good substitute for vegan recipes that need the "yolk".
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