Here's how to calculate your ideal amount.

As a Nutritionist, I'm sharing my exact menu and recipe ideas that I use to make sure I eat at least 100 grams of protein every single day.

One of our editors tried hitting her daily protein goal for 30 days. Here's what she learned.

Are you looking to eat 200 grams of protein a day? Not every athlete will have this high protein requirement (200+ grams). But, for those who do, knowing how to reach your target can be challenging. It’s going to take some planning! In this article, we will show 5 sample meal plans that will have at least 200 grams of protein. We also included a day of meat-free eating for any plant-based athletes with high protein needs. Let’s get started!

Discover how much PROTEIN you need, the BENEFITS, and side effects of protein. See how to calculate your protein needs including intake for weight loss.

You're prooobably not getting enough.

Protein is one of the three macronutrients along with carbohydrates and fats. These are the nutrients you need in large quantities that provide calories. But of all three, protein is the most important. Knowing this, you may be wondering how many grams of protein per day do I need to meet my nutrient goals?

Because the benchmark is 30 grams of protein per meal.

The average American adult needs about 58g of protein each day. Aiming to reach the exact daily requirement can be a challenge because nobody carries around a scale to weigh their food before eating it. So today, I’m sharing a visual guide on what 100 grams of protein looks like for different foods. Hopefully this will help you get some idea of what 100 grams of protein could look like whether you’re eating meals at home or on the go. Check out this helpful guide now!

Find out what the right amount of protein every day really looks like — plus, healthy meal ideas. FYI, 18 grams of protein per meal is a good start.