A high-protein diet contains 1.5 g of protein per kilogram ideal body weight (normal value = 1.12 to 1.8 g/kg IBW). This diet is prescribed for growth and repair such as in pregnancy, tissue and bone regeneration, inflammatory conditions and injury.

You must not consider only the amount of protein but also its quality. As much as possible include protein-rich foods in high biologic value because their proteins are efficiently digested, absorbed and used by the human body. These include egg, meat, poultry, milk, soybeans, beans, soy protein + wheat protein = vegemeat products, etc.

Some tips for High Protein Diet:

• Eat enough serving of protein-rich foods daily.
• Drink at least one glass of milk daily
• Always eat a balanced diet plus extra protein-rich foods.
• Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily in between meals.
• Avoid coffee, tea, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
• Eat 3 good meals daily. This is better than small frequent meals or eating between meals.
• Eat regularly
• Eat a heavy breakfast, a moderate lunch and a light supper
• Eat the right kind of food, at the right interval, in the right amount and in the right frame of mind.
• Have at least a 5-hour interval between meals for digestion to be efficient. Last meal of the day should be taken at least 3 hours before sleeping.
• Eat at least one serving of dark green leafy vegetables daily.
• Eat more unrefined, unprocessed foods
• Include a variety of foods from meal to meal
• Take time to enjoy your food. Do not hurry.

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