How much protein and what sources

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Asked for Female, 25 Years

I usually have a desk office job which does not require much physical mobility However, I ensure I workout 3-4 days a week (an hour each) with a combination of cardio and strength workout I wish to ask how much protein I should be having per day and from which sources. I weigh 62 kgs with a height of 5 feet 4 inches I am a vegetarian and also eat eggs and all milk products. Request you to guide.

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Dr. (Colonel) A.K Mehta Sports Medicine Physician 40 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. (Colonel) A.K Mehta

Sports Medicine Physician 40 yrs exp Pune

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Your protein requirement is roughly 110 GMs with kind of activity level you have. You should eat 2-3 egg whites daily with 250 ml milk daily. Other good sources of protein are bleach chana, paneer, nuts including peanuts, peas, mushrooms, soya (but to be taken once a wk only)

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