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What is a 30g protein breakfast?

Five hard-boiled eggs will get you 30 grams of protein (6 grams per egg). Eggs are one of the most popular high-protein breakfast foods and provide essential fats. If you're not interested in the yolks and want to only use the egg white for protein, you'll need about eight of them to yield the same 30 grams of protein.

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Increasing your protein intake has been a longtime recommendation in the fitness industry. Pros have long known that a higher protein diet not only supports a lean body and lean body mass maintenance, but also improves satiety, increases overall calorie expenditure, supports recovery from exercise, and improves bone density. But having someone increase their protein intake isn’t always as simple as just telling them to do so.

How Much Protein Do I Need?

When calculating individual needs, I’ve found that one gram of protein per pound of goal body weight each day has worked well for those who are active and working out. Because protein needs increase when someone is in a caloric deficit, ample protein is critical for those aiming to lose weight or body fat.

Frequency > Total

Once I’ve calculated an individual’s protein needs, rarely do I ever just give them a total amount to shoot for every day (verified through food tracking). What works better, in my opinion, is having a total number of grams to shoot for per meal. That way if someone’s needs are 140 grams per day, for example, they know to shoot for 30 to 40 grams of protein at each of their four meals per day. Focusing on protein intake this way helps them reap the benefits of protein throughout the day versus just one large, protein-heavy meal at the end of the day (e.g., dinner). It also forces them to choose a protein-dense food at each meal. If tracking this through an app or online sounds daunting, I’ve also used the “hand method” approach with clients. For women, I often recommend a hand-size portion of a protein-rich food at every meal; for men, two hand-size portions.

Protein-Rich Foods (30 grams per serving)

When it comes to choosing protein-rich foods, there are two sources: animal or plants. Here is a list of the common sources of each one:

Animal: chicken, turkey, pork, beef, lamb, buffalo/bison, seafood, eggs, and dairy

chicken, turkey, pork, beef, lamb, buffalo/bison, seafood, eggs, and dairy Plant: soy, beans, legumes, lentils, grains, nuts, and seeds When it comes to quality, animal-based proteins are considered complete proteins, as they contain all eight essential amino acids). With the exception of soy, plant-based proteins lack at least one essential amino acid. (Note: Plant-based proteins can be combined so they become complete, but they tend to include a lot of extra carbohydrates.) To get the most from animal-based proteins, look for grass-fed beef, pasture-raised poultry and pork, and wild-caught fish. When these animals are raised on diets they are meant to eat, their fat content is often less and the fat is healthier, containing more omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated fat. These animals are also usually raised without the use of antibiotics or hormones. It’s also important to note that some protein sources are common allergens, such as dairy and soy. If you do consume them, be sure to choose organic. Generally speaking, a solid and protein-rich meal contains at least 30 grams of protein. Below is a great resource on what 30 grams of protein looks like in food form, whether it be animal or plant-based. Use it as a go-to list (you can hang it on your fridge!) when menu planning and meal prepping.

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How to reduce waist size from 36 to 28?

Reducing your waist circumference Keep a food journal where you track your calories. Drink more water. Exercise at least 30 minutes, three times a week. More if possible. Eat more protein and fiber. Reduce your added sugar intake. Get more sleep. Reduce your stress.

Knowing you need to reduce your waist circumference is a lot easier than actually doing it. If your waist circumference is larger than the guidelines above, you should talk to your doctor about how to reduce it. Unfortunately, it’s pretty difficult to reduce only your waist. Specific waist and belly reducing exercises typically do little to shrink your visceral fat. For best results, you’ll need to reduce your overall body fat percentage. Here are some ideas.

Keep a food journal where you track your calories.

Drink more water.

Exercise at least 30 minutes, three times a week. More if possible.

Eat more protein and fiber.

Reduce your added sugar intake.

Get more sleep.

Reduce your stress.

If you have a long way to go in reducing your waist circumference, it can feel overwhelming or even hopeless. Thankfully, losing just ten percent of your body weight can help to improve your health. And if you’re measuring your progress in terms of inches, you might see results more quickly than you would with the scale. Set daily goals and over time you’ll see results.

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