How Much Protein Do We Need?
The firm calls protein “the new low-fat” or “the new low-carb,” even “the new everything when it comes to diet and energy
Even on a vegan diet people can easily get 60 to 80 grams of protein throughout
the day from foods like beans, legumes, nuts, broccoli and whole grains.
The Hartman Group, a consumer research firm that has been conducting a study of American food culture over the past 25 years and counting, has found
that nearly 60 percent of Americans are now actively trying to increase their protein intake.
The recommended intake for a healthy adult is 46 grams of protein a day for women and 56 grams for men.
