How Much Protein Do We Need?<br />The firm calls protein “the new low-fat” or “the new low-carb,” even “the new everything when it comes to diet and energy<br />Even on a vegan diet people can easily get 60 to 80 grams of protein throughout<br />the day from foods like beans, legumes, nuts, broccoli and whole grains.<br />The Hartman Group, a consumer research firm that has been conducting a study of American food culture over the past 25 years and counting, has found<br />that nearly 60 percent of Americans are now actively trying to increase their protein intake.<br />The recommended intake for a healthy adult is 46 grams of protein a day for women and 56 grams for men.
