If you don't take protein shakes/ bars

[crazyweight 29]

I am vegan and do not like any of the Protein Shakes I have tried. I am wondering what the absolute minimum required amount of Protein is daily?

Thanks!

[mi75 1,235]

i have been told that 60 is what most people require for basic metabolic functions...learned that in nursing school actually, and my Protein goal my nut gave me is just a little above that!

[Beckyyb93 225]

While you are healing you should really have 60 grams. There are vegan friendly Protein options out there though, you REALLY need to take in enough protein to let your body heal from this major surgery!

[swimbikerun 1,041]

After you are out of the recovery phase see http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/protein.html. I have not seen where in the medical research it requires that someone needs a higher level than any one else. Or even justifying the 60 grams.

[Kindle 8,667]

There are hemp, rice, pea and sprouted seed Protein products out there. I'm not a vegetarian, and most of my shakes are whey / milk based Proteins, but I like to mix up my Protein sources to give my body variety. I love the Garden of Life Raw Protein and Raw Fit products (whole food based....protein from sprouted seeds). And I just ordered a jar of Spiru-Tein banana (soy protein) from the Vitamin Shoppe to check out.

Just remember, the less protein you eat, the more fat and carbs you are eating. Protein is better for weight loss and general health (muscle building, cell repair, immune system functions, etc.)

[swimbikerun 1,041]

Great post. As an FYI: Vega, Sun Warrior, Plant fusion, Raw Protein, Lifetimes Life Basics is also pretty cheap.

Also see http://www.nomeatathlete.com/vegetarian-protein/.

Btw, I sprinkle the powders in stuff. Doesn't have to be the pre mixed shake. I can't handle them either.

[Kindle 8,667]

I found this formula in several places....

How to Calculate Your Protein Needs:

1. Weight in pounds divided by 2.2 = weight in kg

2. Weight in kg x 0.8-1.8 gm/kg = Protein gm.

Use a lower number if you are in good health and are sedentary (i.e., 0.8). Use a higher number (between 1 and 1.8) if you are under stress, are pregnant, are recovering from an illness, or if you are involved in consistent and intense weight or endurance training.

Example: 154 lb male who is a regular exerciser and lifts weights

154 lbs/2.2 = 70kg

70kg x 1.5 = 105 gm protein/day

{Using this formula, at my current weight I should get 54-121g protein/day. (I don't just sit around all day and I'm not an avid exerciser/weight lifter, so My actual requirement is in the middle somewhere.) And immediately post op I weighed a lot more so my minimum daily requirement would have been closer to 80g. So the 60g goal is actually pretty low in my case}