Protein - Why it's Important for wellness, fitness and weight management
Protein plays a fundamental role in our overall body health and wellness. It helps with weight control and in building, maintaining and repairing muscles. Studies have shown that a meal high in protein can help you feel fuller longer, which helps further with weight management. But how much do we really need? It could be more than you think! The "average" adult according to the European Food Safety Authority - needs 0.83 gram of protein per kg of body weight. However this level increases with the level of activity undertaken. that protein's dietician, Orla Walsh, says that active adults and those training should consume between 1.2 gram to 1.5 gram protein per kg of body weight per day ....
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