How much protein should I eat in a day?

So, anyways, more on that If you're interested, the link's in the show notes. Now we should talk about how do you get enough right Now that we know how much protein we need and the role of supplementation. Let's talk about how to get it. If you're a meat eater, getting enough protein is usually pretty straightforward Lean meats like chicken, turkey, fish packed with protein eggs quite literally a perfect protein source right. Dairy products and whey protein shakes or plant-based protein shakes are also great options. And for my plant-based friends, again, it's all about variety. Beans, lentils, quinoa, tofu and tempeh are all excellent sources of protein. And don't forget about nuts and seeds. They're not only high in protein but also full of healthy fats that your body needs.

He goes, well. I buy this big bag from Costco and I just stick my hand in it when I'm driving from appointment to appointment, so what you're doing like a handful every couple hours and or every hour. He goes wow, pretty much every time in my car and and you know he commutes and he's visiting appointments as a sales rep for a company and so he's on the road all day and I'm like, if you're eating like a third of that bag, that's almost all your fat intake that you need for the whole day, and sometimes even more. So you got to be cautious. Too much of a good thing is too much of a good thing, all right, um, now one tip that worked wonders for me and my clients is spreading protein intake throughout the day. Right, instead of loading up on protein in one meal, aim to include a source of protein in every meal and snack.

Alongside protein, include fruits, vegetables and whole grains to ensure a well-rounded meal. The USDA dietary guidelines endorse a balanced approach to nutrient intake for optimal health. Now I know the USDA dietary guidelines. Even up here in Health Canada's guidelines there's room for improvement, but got to recognize they're a big governing body. It takes a lot to turn that ship around right or to make the micro adjustments, and I got to commend them. They have some really interesting information coming in on their sites and on their socials. I can see they're trying to be more progressive and open to some of the things that are emerging through science and especially in the biohack community, because they're really pushing the envelope on research, really pressing people to do more research.

Up here in Canada they love their double doubles, but, tim Hortons, you know, that's two creams, two sugars and a coffee, and they usually have a muffin or a donut on the side. So you can imagine whoa, not much protein in that at all, and so the sugars get burned through real quick. Also, we got that quick caffeine high, which also starts to dehydrate us because we probably haven't drank enough water. So it's just. You know, you might feel great for that first hour, 90 minutes, but what happens? Mid-morning? We start to feel like gosh. I need another shot of adrenaline. Give me another double double, right On the double, and I like to to invite people you know, just just take stock on how you feel in the day, check in every once in a while. It's like jeez, that thing I had for lunch.

You know people presume that if I take some protein powder and I mix it in my smoothie, I'm going to get just shredded and be all muscular and I'm like, uh, no, while protein it's crucial for muscle building you also got a couple of with regular strength training exercises to see the muscle growth. All right. Just eating protein alone is not going to build muscle. It's definitely great, it's part of the building blocks that help do that, but the training is actually what stimulates that muscle growth and creates that evolutionary response in us where our body has to adapt to the stresses that we're putting in under. More on that in a future episode. For sure, I've had some past episodes where I've talked about this. But realize this if you're someone that believes if you eat too much protein you're going to get big and bulky, I hate to break the bubble. It's not going to Okay.

But I think if you make that your goal to include whole food protein I'm saying whole food protein because in my opinion that would include, and I'm saying whole food protein because in my opinion that would exclude things like hot dogs or processed meats and those things If you instead focus on, maybe, chicken breasts and eggs and some beef, or if you are inclined to be plant-based, make it some tofu granted that is processed, but still things like that If you focus on having that in your main meals, you're going to be more satiated, you're going to eat less of the other crap and you're definitely doing your body something good on many, many levels.

Track it either in a paper log or in an app. My favorite app is called Macro Factor, but I don't want to pitch a specific app. There's reasons I like it over others because it's by the guys at Stronger, by Science. It's based on evidence-based targets. If you use the targets for protein, fats, carbs and it will calculate your true metabolism based on your change in body mass and how much you eat. So, instead of using a calculator or using your activity device, which can be off by hundreds of calories, it'll just say hey, how's your body changing based on what you eat? That's pretty accurate. Track your food in addition to the protein and fiber. And now you're going to get a massive level of awareness. You're going to understand when you eat, your eating habits, how much you eat, how you graze, things like alcohol and indulgences you may not be aware of.

Hey there, 2% Collective Warriors. Welcome back to another episode of the 2% Solution. I'm your host, Dai Manuel, and today we're diving into one of the most talked about topics in the health and fitness world protein. Yep, that magical macronutrient that seems to be on everyone's mind, whether it's online influencers, health and wellness professionals. Gosh, even my mom was talking about how much protein she gets in her diet. You know because, especially when it comes to bodybuilding, losing or releasing body fat and just overall feeling like boss. But here's the big question how much protein is really enough? Are you getting too little, too much or just the right amount? Let's break it down and figure out what's best for you. First things first. Why is protein so important? Protein is like the building block of life.

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