How to Get Enough Protein (And How Much is Too Much?): WAG Lunch and Learn Episode #5

January 18, 2024 · Updated
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How much protein should you eat, and why do WAG coaches usually recommend nearly double the RDA? Is too much protein bad for my kidneys? How can I get enough protein as a vegan or vegetarian, and do I need to worry about complete protein sources? WAG RDN’s Brittany and Alex tackle these popular questions (and more) in this protein-centered episode of Lunch & Learn.

 

Time Stamps

0:00 - What's for Lunch?

1:30 - Can my body only absorb 20g of protein at a time?

3:27 - Why is the target from my WAG coach nearly double the RDA for protein?

7:21 - Can I eat too much protein? Is protein bad for my kidneys? 

9:34 - As a vegan or vegetarian, should I worry about eating complete protein sources?

 

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