Proteins are the building blocks of our body: without them there would be no muscles, no immune defense, no enzymes. Nevertheless, opinions vary on how much we need each day. The German Nutrition Society (DGE) sets a minimum recommendation of 0.8 g per kilogram of body weight for healthy adults — meaning non-pregnant individuals between 19 and 65 years of age.
As a rule of thumb, I recommend 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight to my patients. It’s easier to calculate 😉 — and many people can benefit from slightly more protein, for example those who:
Calculate your personal protein requirement. Then make a list of the foods you typically consumed over the past few days. If you then check the nutrition tables — found on every food package or online — for the protein content of typical foods, you will notice that it is not always easy to meet your daily protein needs.
In the photo series, I show how you can increase the protein content of your meal. First, I add protein-rich chickpeas to a salad, which on its own contains relatively little protein.
Next come hummus and cottage cheese. Cottage cheese contains about 12 g of protein per 100 g.
Then I add a pan-fried chicken breast. It provides around 23 g of protein per 100 g and is low in fat.
If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, you face the particular challenge of getting enough protein. Animal products especially often contain high amounts of protein. You also need to make sure you consume all essential amino acids. Essential amino acids can also be supplemented if needed.
Many of my patients are vegetarians or vegans. They ensure adequate intake through a variety of legumes, grains, nuts, and similar foods.
The content of this blog/newsletter is provided for general informational purposes only and does not replace personal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information presented here should therefore not be used as the sole basis for making health-related decisions. If you experience any medical complaints, you should in any case seek professional medical advice.
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