How to calculate daily Protein Intake

July 09, 2012

How to calculate daily Protein Intake

Protein is not an energy source. Protein is important for muscular growth and development. It helps our body by day to day functions.

Protein is essential for

Structure of hair, nails, tendons & ligaments
Blood plasma ( prevents clotting)
Production of haemoglobin (oxygen transport)
Production actin & myosin (muscle enzymes)Enzymes are all proteins
Anitbodies for white blood cells to fight infection.

Excessive protein can lead to

Kidney failure
Result in dehydration
High body fat (weight gain)
Osteoporosis

Ideal high protein fix

It’s important to consume high protein fixes within 2 hours from finishing your workout. This will make sure that all muscles are replenished fast and will assist in the muscle growth, it’s important to make sure you get all the hard work from your session.

12 grams of protein

Peanuts 50g
Nuts 50g
Pumpkin seeds 50g

10grams of protein

Chick peas 100g
Kidney beans 100g
Beans 100g
Lentils 100g

7 grams of protein

Milk 200ml
Cheese 40g

Other easy meals to prepare for your post workout fix.

1-2 portions of fruit with a glass of whole milk
1-2 cups of live yoghurt
A sandwich, Jacket potato or rice cakes filled with egg , tuna, chicken, peanut butter, baked beans and cottage cheese
Salad topped with chicken, cottage cheese, tuna or
A bowl of wholegrain cereal & whole
Homemade milk shake (milk with fruit) & smoothies
A handful of chopped nuts and dried fruit