We shoot for around 115 grams of protein a day. And sometimes, that can be hard. You can only eat so many egg whites and stuff. So how else can we get protein from? And how much protein do we really need each day?

Today, we talk all about protein - why you need it, sources of protein, and some myths around a protein that we need to dispel.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW:

• The term “macros” is short for macronutrients, and three different types of them: protein, carbs, and fat. Protein has 4 calories per gram. 
• Protein is designed to repair and rebuild your tissues. It also helps with your hormone systems and immune system. Protein is necessary to burn fat versus muscle loss.
• Without enough protein and you're losing weight, you're probably losing muscle mass. And you don't want to lose muscle mass because muscles help you burn fat.
• If you're not eating enough protein and eating low calorie, you can lose the bone mass. Make healthy habits now so you don't lose as much muscle mass as you age.
• The first step is to track your calories. The next step is to track your protein consumption. Your daily protein requirement is 0.8 to 1 gram per pound.
• Protein satisfies your hunger and you’re not craving so much. Why you're craving something is because your body's missing it.
• You don't have to be a bodybuilder – you still need to maintain your muscle through resistance training at whatever age.
• We’re dispelling some myths around protein such as protein hurting your kidneys and protein shakes bulking you up.
• We’re dishing out some ideas for great protein sources! 

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