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phantom_2015ad Posts: 28 Joined: 2003/05/27	2003/06/06, 02:32 AM what is the scale for measuring the amount of protein required by an individual per day with respect to their body weight and which are the richest vegeterian sources of protein

jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/06/06, 08:40 AM Hello again :o) The consensus is that your body requires 1 gram of protein per 2.2 lbs of body weight. Try to check out some of the ingredient labels on protein shakes. Shakes are an excellent source of protein. Other sources for you would be soybeans (1 cup cooked contains 28 grams of protein) and tofu (3.5 oz contains 16 grams)....Tofu is great as an addition to dishes...tends to soak the flavor of what it is cooked in..
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/06/06, 08:41 AM Welcome to FT and Enjoy :o) Don't be shy about checking out the other message boards. And keep us updated with your progress <smile>
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/06/06, 10:15 AM It all really depends on your training, lifestyle, and goals, phantom. But RW is right: start with a MINIMUM 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight, and go up from there. -------------- Michael "Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!"
sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/06/06, 10:42 AM Hi Welcome to FT -------------- I will lift my own weight someday!!!!! THE NATURAL WAY IS THE ONLY TRUE PATH TO SUCCESS, PRIDE, JOY, HAPPINESS, LONG TERM FULFILLMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/06/06, 03:57 PM Most go with the 1gram per lb of bodyweight. Don't worry if you are not exactly on. You would want to add on to jefado's list of protein sources (veggie) lentills and chick peas. Don't use the canned varieties as they contain way to much sodium! -------------- You can walk to anywhere you want, it only takes time. Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)