Protein:
Protein is an important building block and essential for the health of our blood, bones, muscles, skin and fascia. New supplies of Protein are needed daily as it is not stored in the bod. The US Dept. of Health and Human Services offers the following recommended daily allowances for Protein consumption, based on sex, age and activity level:
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Children 2 to 6, most women and older people |
5 ounces
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Children ages 6-12, teenage girls, active women and most men
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6 ounces |
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Active Men and Teenage boys |
7 ounces |
Below is a compilation of several protein-rich food sources. Which appeal most to you?
Animal Derived Protein Food Sources:
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Dairy: |
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· Cottage cheese |
· Swiss Cheese |
· Eggs |
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· Milk |
· Soy Milk |
· Greek Yogurt |
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Pork/Beef |
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· Pork chops: 23 g per 3 oz. serving |
· Steak: 23 g per 3 oz. per serving |
· Lean Ground Beef: 18 g per 3 oz. serving |
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Seafood |
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· Tuna (yellow-fin), 25 g per 3 oz serving |
· Salmon, 23 g per 3 oz. serving |
· Halibut, 23 g per 3 oz. serving |
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