Are you getting enough protein?

Let’s find out

Here is the estimated recommended protein intake for a healthy adult:

It's not particularly hard to hit these numbers. Most Americans* are getting enough protein already. We have a naturally protein-rich diet, even before supplementing.

Some examples:

• 2 eggs contain around 14g of protein. 
• A 4oz portion of chicken breast has around 30g. 
• A chicken burrito contains 25-40g, depending on your toppings. 
• Most protein bars contain 15g or more.
• Even frozen yogurt has 3-4g of protein.

Protein to the Max

According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the average American male consumes 75% more than the recommended daily value, and women are eating 50% more.

That’s great! So what’s the problem?

Nobody’s getting enough fiber.

Only 5% of men and 9% of women are getting the recommended daily amount of dietary fiber, according to the American Society for Nutrition research. 

Catching Fiber

This is practically a national health crisis. Fiber is responsible for a whole lot of good things in the body:

• Digestive health

• Blood sugar control

• Heart health

• Weight management

• Reduced acid reflux

• Reduced colon cancer risk

• And more! 

Don’t stop eating protein, but consider adding some fiber.

* Up to 40% of American seniors get less than the RDV of protein. So if you’re 65 or older, please keep an eye on your protein intake! 

Sources: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Stanford Medicine, Medical News Today / Ohio State study, American Society for Nutrition , NCBI The Role of Dietary Fiber in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) established by the National Academies of Sciences.

(DRI) established by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.