We all need protein in our diet. However, too much protein isn't the best thing for us. Our friends at The American Heart Association recommend about 46 grams of protein for adult women and 56 grams for adult men.
What's a good gauge for that? Well, a 3-oz piece of meat has approximately 21 grams of protein. So if you eat two pieces per day, you're almost done with the amount of protein you need daily! AND if you limit yourself to only one piece of meat daily, you're leaving more room on your plate for other good sources of protein like milk, yogurt, and beans (which are high in fiber and GREAT for your heart).
Tip: Try going vegetarian for one meal.
What's a good gauge for that? Well, a 3-oz piece of meat has approximately 21 grams of protein. So if you eat two pieces per day, you're almost done with the amount of protein you need daily! AND if you limit yourself to only one piece of meat daily, you're leaving more room on your plate for other good sources of protein like milk, yogurt, and beans (which are high in fiber and GREAT for your heart).
Tip: Try going vegetarian for one meal.
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