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Good morning and welcome to Dishing Up Nutrition's midweek

segment called Ask a Nutritionist. My name is Brandy Burrow and I'm a licensed and registered

dietitian with nutritional weight and wellness. On today's show, I'll be answering a

nutrition question we received from our Dishing Up Nutrition listeners. So the question today is,

I would love tips on how to get more protein into my daily routine. So a little background on this

question, this individual is looking for ideas other than eggs. They're getting a little tired of eggs.

And they're looking for tips and ideas that would help them increase their protein intake

with convenience into their daily routine. So this is a great question. I actually get this question

all the time from my clients in those one-on-one

counseling sessions. Increasing your protein intake is often recommended because most people are

under-eating protein. So it is a big part of the conversations we have in our classes and within our counseling sessions

because a lot of people need more protein to support their health and to reach their goals.

We often recommend that most people aim for at least four ounces of protein per meal

and one to two ounces per snack. So four ounces

a few times a day and a couple snacks with one or two ounces. And that's just to maintain strong

bones, maintain their muscle mass and meet their nutrient needs. And the list goes on. So we have talked about

why it's important to include enough protein in your meal plan. And we've given you some details

about, you know, the biochemistry behind that in a couple other episodes of Ask a

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