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Protein is all the rage, and for good reason.

What does that number have to do with anything?

Honestly, it’s just a target.

High protein day meal plan with yoghurt, protein shake, chicken salad, bananas and salmon

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How much protein do you really need per day?

All protein calculations come from theUSDA FoodData Central.

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