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Divvying Up Protein Throughout The Day

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Although the amount varies, generally a healthy individual gets around 70g of Protein daily, but we 'tend to eat the majority of it at dinner, and our body can use only 15g to 30g at a time to build and repair tissue' (Roberta Anding).The rest is burned for energy, or too often, stored as fat.

It's suggested that you should aim for about 20g at meals and 6g to 12g in two snacks,

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Read this in the "Self" magazine.

- Submitted by LEMONADESLUGGER 6/2/2012 in Healthy Eating | 1 Comments

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I start out with at least 20grams of protein in the morning about a half hour after wakeing up. Throughout the day I eat lots of protein in fish, chicken, and nectar sweets protein drink along with my vegetables. I try to get at least 100grams of protein a day, this keeps me much more satisfied, plus increases my energy. I'me not as hungry either when I have extra protein. 334

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I've also been without anykind of wheat product for over a month now, I really helps to control hunger because wheat actually spikes your blood sugar. I've noticed since I've gone off wheat my blood pressure has gotten back to normal. 100 Yea! I think this is something I can live with.

- Submitted by LINDAKAZITANI 6/2/2012 | 2 Comments | View Secret

Feeling Full

In order to feel fuller longer throughout the day, I eat 8 fruits and vegetables throughout the day.

- Submitted by PRETTYEYES999 6/2/2012 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Eat MORE!

Eating more often throughout the day revs your metabolism, keeps your energy high and helps ward off binging. Try eating 6 smaller meals throughout the day (fist-size portion of protein and fist-size portion of carb) instead of 3 larger meals.
It works for me because I love to eat!

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Don't forget to incorporate a fist-sized portion of veggies at least 2 times per day!

- Submitted by LWIL24 6/2/2012 | 2 Comments | View Secret

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