Ways to Pack More Protein Into Your Day

If there is one most important macronutrient, it’s protein for sure.

“But why, Kristen?”

Eating more protein supports maintaining the muscle you have AND provides the building blocks to build new muscle tissue. This increases your metabolic rate (which is a fancy way of saying you burn more calories). SO the more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism.

Protein digests slowly. This keeps you full and satisfied, which means you’re less likely to overeat or have cravings.

In general, active people who want to gain/maintain muscle need to be eating 0.8-1.0 grams per pound of bodyweight in protein. A good rule of thumb is to try and aim for somewhere in the middle of that range!

for example:
120 lb person = 96 - 120 g protein per day
150 lb person = 120 - 150 g protein per day

Friends don’t let friends skimp on protein, mk?

Check out these slides for some ideas to pack more protein into your day!