how much protien

Question
i am a vegetarian and my dad says that i cant get enough protein if i don't eat meat how much protein do i need to stay healthy. i am 17 5'1'' and i think about 130 lbs but i am not sure

Answer
Hi Shannon,

Protein is made up of different amino acids that are in plants. The trick is to combine them to get the full range of amino acids to form protein that you can use. Brown rice and black or red beans is one. Whole grains, rice, raw nuts....

Do cows eat meat? You do not need to eat meat for protein.

However, vitamin B 12 is hard to get w/o meat, so consider taking a vitamin supplement.

Your body can not use much protein, and too much does kidney damage, and other damage. Once a day, the equivalant of a piece of meat the size of the palm of your hand is all you can use.

Susan O www.premiumfuel.com

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