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E verything in the grocery store is pushing the protein craze.  You can find chips, desserts, ice creams, coffee, bars, powders, crackers, and more infused with protein.  And to me this is way better than the low carb craze and low fat phase we went through.  We do need protein... in particular as we age we need more of it because our bodies become less efficient at using it to build muscle, so in some sense we need to overload our body with it.   A general guideline for protein intake is about 1 gram per pound of ideal body weight, or roughly 1.6 grams to 2.2 grams per kilogram . Take your weight in pounds and divide it by 2.2, this is your weight in kg. Then take that number and multiply it time 1.6 - 2.2. If you are a regular at the gym and do all the strength training we do, it would be highly recommended that you lean more toward the 2.2 to change your body composition. How should they be distributed throughout the day? The simple answer is EVENLY. Thr...