Protein needs estimate

The simplest way to guestimate your protein needs is to use your weight!
What do you weigh in pounds?
Use that number as the number of grams of protein minimum you need daily.
For example, if you weigh 127 pounds and eat just salads, how are you providing your body with its 127 grams of protein?
Your body needs protein for its energy. If your nails or your hair are not healthy and strong, look at your protein intake. Healing uses protein- broken bones, chemo....
Don't cheat yourself. Have an egg, some tuna, fish, a protein powder shake.

Food Storage

Keep it or toss it?
How long will your favorite food or beverage stay safe and tasty?
What is the best way to store it?
The answers to these and many more questions that you didn't know you had can be found at this website:
http://www.stilltasty.com/
Browse Shelf Life Information By Category or type in an item in their search box.





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There are so many more, enjoy!

Below the posts on this page, you will see the protein intake calculator-this is a guideline to determining your protein needs. Try it, but remember that it is an estimate.

Protein Intake Calculator Description : Find the right amount of protein recommended for your diet. Proper nutrition is critical for overall health and exercise performance. Enter your information in this calculator and get practical estimates for your daily dietary protein intake. The results of the protein intake calculator will show you the estimated number of grams of protein that should be consumed daily, and by each meal, depending on the goals you want to achieve.

Dinner is easy tonight and can't be all that bad for you!
Into the crockpot went:
2 handfuls of chunks of skinless, boneless chicken breast from my freezer
2 cans of chopped tomatoes (with celery, onions....whichever can you prefer)
1 can black beans
1 Tablespoon Oregano
1 teaspoon chicken broth powder
carrots, onions, potatoes, chayote, whatever you choose!
Halfway through cooking time add:
1 cup of frozen mixed veggies (such as one with brocolli, corn, carrots, -again your choice)

Leave in crockpot several hours. Currently my house smells delightful!
I will be cooking up a pot of High protein pasta to add to the bowls when it gets dished up.

Thank you GNC Whey Protein!
You just turned my sweet urge into a healthy lunch!

One scoop of protein powder (120 cals, 20g protein) stirred into one Dannon Light and Fit Yogurt (80 cals, 5g protein) and that makes 200 cals with 25 grams of protein!!!
I prefer vanilla protein powders and strawberry banana yogurt but mix and match!