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Unlocking Muscle Power: Why Protein Is Essential

4/18/2025

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After five years of vegetarianism, the author highlights protein's vital role in building muscle, keeping us full, and repairing tissues. Dr. Emilie Steinbach reinforces this, noting the World Health Organization's guideline of 0.83g of protein per kg of body weight, which the author meets with a daily intake of 80 grams tailored to their lifestyle.

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After five years of vegetarianism, the author highlights protein's vital role in building muscle, keeping us full, and repairing tissues. Dr. Emilie Steinbach reinforces this, noting the World Health Organization's guideline of 0.83g of protein per kg of body weight, which the author meets with a daily intake of 80 grams tailored to their lifestyle.