Protein is the building block of the body

How much protein should I take?

The recommended daily protein is
"About 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight."

Source: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, "Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (2020)"
( https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_08517.html )

For someone weighing 50 kg, it would be about 40 grams per day.
Take this opportunity to calculate your own recommended intake.

Foods high in protein

So what exactly should you take and how much?

-Foods high in protein-
Chicken breast meat without skin (24.4g), lean tuna (26.4g), natto (16.5g), chicken egg (12.2g)
*The number in parentheses indicates the components contained per 100g of edible portion.

There are some handy websites that will show you nutritional information when you enter food keywords.
I will introduce that to you as well. Please take a look.

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: Food Composition Database ( https://fooddb.mext.go.jp/index.pl )

Your body may be showing signs of protein deficiency

Skin, hair, nails, muscles... the human body is made of proteins.
If you are experiencing these symptoms, you may be lacking protein.

・Skin loses elasticity ・Hair loses its luster ・Nails become easily brittle ・You feel a decrease in muscle strength

Getting the recommended intake every day is the first step towards a healthy life!
However, even if you know this, it is sometimes difficult to get enough of it through your daily diet.
In such cases, it is recommended to have protein snacks such as yogurt.

Recipe Protein Oatmeal Soup

Easy to make and packed with nutrients!
Introducing the recipe for "Protein Oatmeal Soup"!

Ingredients (1 serving)

Protein soup chicken consommé flavor: 20g (approximately 2 tablespoons)
☆Water: 200ml
☆Oatmeal: 2 tablespoons
☆Dried spinach: 1 tablespoon

How to make it

Put the ☆ ingredients into a heat-resistant container, mix gently, cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave at 600W for about 3 minutes (adjust the heating time as needed).

*Please be careful as it may boil over.

Add the protein soup, stir gently and it's done.

Easy and nutritious "Protein Oatmeal Soup".
Please give it a try.

Protein is essential for beauty, health, and the growth of your children.
The Maeda family's protein soup can be enjoyed by the whole family, from growing children to the elderly.

The Maeda family supports your healthy daily life.
Thank you for reading to the end.