Protein at every meal

Also known as: protein distribution, balanced protein intake

Evidence pending0 studies referenced

Eating 25-40g of protein at each of 3-4 daily meals. Distributing protein across the day stimulates muscle protein synthesis better than the same total in one large meal, especially after 40.

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Duration

Every meal

Editorial recommendation

Frequency

Every meal

Equipment

None

How to do it

1Anchor breakfast with a protein source (eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese, protein smoothie)
2Hit 25-40g protein at lunch and dinner (palm-sized portion of meat, fish, or legumes plus dairy)

3Add a protein-rich snack if the gap between meals exceeds 5 hours
4Total target: 1.2-1.6 g/kg bodyweight per day for most adults
5Track intake for one week to confirm distribution, then trust the pattern

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Health domains

Nutrition & diet Metabolic health Musculoskeletal health

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