![]() Most of us will quite easily meet our protein requirements through a balanced diet, especially here in Australia. Certain individuals have higher requirements such as athletes, growing children/adolescents, pregnant women, the elderly, and those who are recovering from illness/injury.įor your average adult, the guidelines recommend 15-25% of our total energy intake be from protein, or between 0.75-1.1g/kg/day to meet nutritional requirements. Protein powder supplements are another popular source of protein that many are choosing, particularly in recent years. ![]() Dietary sources of protein include lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, yoghurt, cheese, seeds, nuts, legumes and soy products. ![]() It is an essential nutrient made up of amino acids and plays a key role in building and repairing muscle, among other important functions. Protein forms an important part of a heathy diet. The key is finding the right one for you, that you’re able to tolerate. One question we get asked frequently at The FODMAP Challenge is – can you have protein powder on a low FODMAP diet? In short, yes, some protein powders are low FODMAP.
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