EmpowerHer Wellness with Morgan Ekovich
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EmpowerHer Wellness with Morgan Ekovich
105 | How Much Protein Do Women Really Need? Daily Intake, Meal Timing & High-Protein Foods Explained
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Protein is everywhere right now.
Protein cereal. Protein coffee. Protein chips. Protein pasta. Protein cookies. Protein water.
But just because a product says “high protein” does not mean you need it, and simply eating more protein does not automatically mean you will build more muscle.
In this episode, Morgan breaks down how to estimate your daily protein needs based on body weight and activity level, why strength training has to be part of the muscle-building equation, and how to spread protein more evenly throughout your day.
She also explains a simple protein-density shortcut you can use when reading nutrition labels, why whole-food sources should still make up most of your intake, and why carbs, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and fiber still belong on your plate.
What Listeners Will Learn:
- Why protein matters for building and repairing tissue
- Why protein alone does not automatically build muscle
- The baseline protein recommendation for healthy adults
- How activity level changes your protein range
- Why more protein does not automatically mean better results
- Why protein foods and supplements still contribute calories
- Why carbohydrates, fats, fruits, vegetables, and fiber still matter
- How to divide your daily protein target across meals and snacks
- How to identify a protein-dense food using the 10-calorie shortcut
- Why protein intake should increase gradually if you are currently eating much less
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