Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Muscle Meals (Protein)
If you regularly lift weights, the minimum amount of daily protein you need is about 130 grams (g), say Canadian scientists. Here's what that looks like. spread over your day
Breakfast
3 Eggs (21g)
1 slice cheddar cheese (7g)
1 slice Canadian bacon (5g)
Snack
3/4 cup cottge Cheese (with fruit) (24g)
Lunch
3 ounces sliced meat (15g)
2 slices 100% whole-wheat bread (8g)
Snack
1 ounce almonds (6g)
Dinner
1 six ounce tenderloin (42g)
1/2 cup cooked spinach (3g)
TOTAL DAILY PROTEIN = 131g
**From February 09 Issue of Men's Health Magazine**
Protein Pyramid
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3 eggs are too much. The daily limit of cholesterol is 300 mg. and one egg yolk has 190 mg already. Suggest to reduce to 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites.
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