Am I getting enough protein~?!
Am I getting enough protein~?
I am thinking of turning vegetarian, and the websites say to combine certain foods to get adequate protein. My bodybuild requires 70 grams of protein, milk contains 3.3 grams of protein per 100 mililitres ( 3.4 fl.oz ), would I be getting enough protein by drinking 2.1 litres of milk per day (71.4 fluid ounces), I am only using this as an example, I wouldn't really live off milk, yoghurts are also high in protein, as are some cereals, rice, tofu, beans, and eggs. I am just curious if you can simply add up the protein values on the box and see how much protein that I am taking in, or do I have to eat certain foods in order for the protein to take effect.
Thanks in advance to everyone who takes their time to answer this ~~~
Answers:
Yes you'll be getting enough protein. It doesn't matter where the protein comes from, your body will absorb it. When combined with the correct amount of carbs it can absorb more quickly but as long as you add up the values of what you've eaten and it's close to 70g you should be fine. If you have trouble getting it from food you could also use whey protein as a supplement. One shake can get you 20g.