How to Get 100g of Protein Per Day [Video]

Protein is hot right now. Open any social media platform, and you’ll find a bevy of influencers touting the benefits of eating 100 grams of protein a day. And the chatter has only gotten louder since this study debunked the idea that there was an upper limit to protein intake for muscle building late last year. 

However, getting 100 grams of protein daily can be challenging for the average busy person. In this article, you’ll find why protein intake matters, protein requirements for different groups, and multiple protein-rich ways to upgrade your meals and snacks.

Protein needs are based on body weight rather than a standard recommendation (like 100 grams per day). The Recommended Daily Allowance for protein for adults is 0.8 grams per day per kilogram of body weight (or 0.36 grams per pound). However, recent research indicates that many people need upwards of 1 gram of protein per kilogram daily. For a person weighing …