Research shows that a high protein diet is key to
weight loss. In this post from Butter Nutrition, we will take a look at how you
should use protein to reach your goal of a slimmer waistline and optimum
health.
Many thanks to Catherine for these valuable health
tips. If you wish to read her full article with more tips, click here. Don’t
forget to browse Butter Nutrition for even more health-related articles.
Use these 5 tips to achieve a healthier you by eating
enough (not too much) protein.
1. Know How Much Protein Your Body Really
Needs
An average person needs around .6 to .75 grams of
protein each day per pound of body weight. However, if you have an active
lifestyle, you may need more.
Catherine shares some some simple examples that will
give you an idea on your protein requirement.
If you weigh:
125 pounds: 75-94 grams/daily
150 pounds: 90-113 grams/daily
175 pounds: 105-131 grams/daily
200 pounds: 120-150 grams/daily
If you need about:
1800 calories/day: 67.5-90 grams/daily
2000 calories/day: 75-100 grams/daily
2200 calories/day: 82.5-110 grams/daily
2200 calories+/day: 110+ grams/daily
2. Use Protein Intake To Shape The
Overall Calorie Intake
Eating enough protein can help guide you to eat
enough food during the day to support your weight loss and/or health goals.
3. Increase Protein Quality
This means choosing minimally processed grass fed,
organic, or wild proteins whenever possible. You also need to understand that
the protein quality of animals and plants are very different.
4. Eat Protein As If You Are Eating The
Whole Animal
This means eating more of the proteins that are
commonly left out of the standard American diet including bone broth,
gelatin/collagen, liver, and other organs.
5. Be Consistent With Your Protein Intake
This last point is the hardest to do but it is the
secret to getting good results.
Source:
butternutrition.com