The average woman needs no more than 60 grams a day (more if you are an athlete). Why do you need protein? They are very important for maintaining healthy muscle mass, plus they will also help you stay satisfied for longer. Protein will also help you avoid cravings.If you decide that you'd like to try a protein powder as an alternative source of protein, which I did when I was training for a marathon, you can choose between animal or plant-based proteins. In this video, I break down the different kinds to choose from and HOW to determine if it's good.

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