How much protein do you really need?

I just read through one article about our protein needs daily. Quite amaze with the facts, here I share some of the main contents;

In fact, the average person eats about double the amount of protein that their body requires,..

The human body uses protein to repair damaged cells and to build new ones. Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition at NYU and author of What to Eat, estimates that the average adult man needs about 65 grams of protein a day and the average adult female needs about 55 grams.


Examples of a single serving of protein include:

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
• 2-3 ounces of red meat, poultry, or fish (about the size of a deck of cards)
• ½ cup of cooked dried beans such as black beans or chickpeas

Whole grains, seeds, and some vegetables also contain protein, so consuming enough is not difficult even if you don’t eat meat. Vegetarians and vegans can easily get what they need by balancing complimentary proteins such as corn and beans or rice and tofu. Nutritionists used to recommend combining foods at the same meal, but research now shows that is unnecessary.

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