Our country is obsessed with protein!
This is a photo I snapped yesterday at Costco when I noticed these boxes screaming about how much protein they contain.
But, do you actually know how much protein your body needs, or if you are consuming too much?
We only need .8 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight. (The Recommended Daily Allowance) Thats all! I actually sat down and tallied mine up yesterday. You will be shocked to know with my plant based diet, I was slightly over the RDA.
So what happens to all that excess protein the average American consumes? No worries, it’s usually stored as fat. Is there a difference between plant protein and animal protein? Yes, of course and heart disease is just one of the risks associated with animal protein.
Don’t follow the latest marketing hype, don’t worry about your protein! Where are you getting your fiber? Here’s a hint….no animal products contain fiber.
The Heartie Kitchen 