Protein calorie malnourishment in America is much more widespread than one would ever believe. As a clinical nutritionist and one who has lectured on nutrition in critical care, I see this every day.
This is especially true among women, and to an even greater extent among elderly women.
The accepted level of protein from all sources such as animal proteins, eggs and dairy, etc, is 1.5 grams of protein per Kilogram of body weight per day just to maintain things.
Since 1 kilogram is 2.2 pounds, if you're the average American weighing in at 150 pounds you'll need about 105 grams of digestible protein per day.
An ounce of meat has about 7 grams of digestible protein. You'll get about the same amount out of a whole egg.
Remember, digestible protein is the key.
If your protein isn't high quality and digestible, then it will pass through your system without any benefit to you. This is the problem with fast food. While they'll tell you that there's a certain amount of protein in your meal, they won't tell you that it's of such poor quality that your body can use only a small percent of it for sustenance.
In my clinic we often use a specialized protein diet, manufactured by a Canadian company, that offers 40 different varieties of meals, all of which use highly digestible proteins.
This is the ideal system for someone who is protein malnourished, because it offers convenience and is specifically manufactured with the correct balance of nutrients that are difficult to balance without sophisticated knowledge of food and nutrients.
Remember, for women, who biologically can't digest protein nearly as well as men, it's very important to seek out high quality digestible sources of protein. If you can't get them all through your diet, consider taking a protein supplement or a whey protein drink.
Your protein needs must be met and between 100-120 grams per day should be your ideal target.
This is especially true among women, and to an even greater extent among elderly women.
The accepted level of protein from all sources such as animal proteins, eggs and dairy, etc, is 1.5 grams of protein per Kilogram of body weight per day just to maintain things.
Since 1 kilogram is 2.2 pounds, if you're the average American weighing in at 150 pounds you'll need about 105 grams of digestible protein per day.
An ounce of meat has about 7 grams of digestible protein. You'll get about the same amount out of a whole egg.
Remember, digestible protein is the key.
If your protein isn't high quality and digestible, then it will pass through your system without any benefit to you. This is the problem with fast food. While they'll tell you that there's a certain amount of protein in your meal, they won't tell you that it's of such poor quality that your body can use only a small percent of it for sustenance.
In my clinic we often use a specialized protein diet, manufactured by a Canadian company, that offers 40 different varieties of meals, all of which use highly digestible proteins.
This is the ideal system for someone who is protein malnourished, because it offers convenience and is specifically manufactured with the correct balance of nutrients that are difficult to balance without sophisticated knowledge of food and nutrients.
Remember, for women, who biologically can't digest protein nearly as well as men, it's very important to seek out high quality digestible sources of protein. If you can't get them all through your diet, consider taking a protein supplement or a whey protein drink.
Your protein needs must be met and between 100-120 grams per day should be your ideal target.
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