Eating For Health

Protein is having a moment . Walk down any grocery aisle and you’ll see “PROTEIN!” splashed across labels—even on foods that aren’t exactly protein powerhouses (looking at you, cereal boxes). The truth is, most Americans get enough protein without trying. But what happens if you don’t ? WebMD highlights several important signs your body may be running low on this essential nutrient. Let’s break it down. 🍽️ How Much Protein Do You Actually Need? The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.36 grams per pound of body weight . Online protein calculators can help you pinpoint your needs, but here are a few examples: A 55-year-old active woman needs about 54 grams of protein per day. A 55-year-old active man needs around 65 grams per day. Athletes or people with intense training schedules may need 0.5–1 gram per pound of body weight daily. Your needs depend on age, activity level, and overall health—but protein is essential for everyone. ...

What are some easy nutrition tips to eat healthier?     Eat This Not That   has some easy nutrition tips to follow:   Out of Sight, Out of Mind - Hide the junk food and make healthier food more visible.   A study at Google noted that people ate less M & M’s if put in an opaque container.   They ate more fruit and nuts when these were displayed prominently.   In fact, staff ate 3.1 million less calories of M & M’s in an opaque container in seven weeks’ time. The 1 in 10 Rule :     Look at the nutrient label and for every 10 grams of carbs, look for at least one gram of fiber or 10 carbs:1 fiber.     Why is this important?   You want to have whole grains in your diet and this is the ratio of carbs to fiber in whole grains.   A study in the Public Health Nutrition journal found that carbs with the 10:1 ratio had less sodium, less sugar and less trans fats. Cut calories by boosting flavor :   in the nut...