{"id":3545,"date":"2023-09-20T08:44:58","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T13:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/?p=3545"},"modified":"2023-09-20T08:45:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T13:45:03","slug":"the-power-of-protein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/the-power-of-protein\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Protein"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The main macronutrient many of us consistently struggle to get enough of is protein. This is true no matter what one\u2019s dietary preferences might be and is a big reason why a vast number of protein supplements, in the form of concentrates, bars and powders, have become so readily available over the last decade.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

But, is making sure to regularly consume a sufficient amount really<\/em> so important? It absolutely is \u2014 protein helps to keep muscles strong, boosts immunity and regulates hormone levels. As I explain in my cookbook about macro-based nutrition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEvery gram of protein is 4 calories \u2026 and the average recommended daily protein intake for adults is 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight. This amount may slightly increase during times of illness, surgery recovery, or advanced age. Although this dietary requirement can be met by eating many plant- or animal-derived foods, in order to avoid unnecessarily increasing one\u2019s risk of developing heart disease or certain types of cancer, try to meet your target level for this macro with lean protein sources such as smoked turkey breast, canned light tuna, tofu and Greek yogurt.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other budget-friendly ways to increase your daily protein intake<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n