{"id":988120,"date":"2026-07-18T08:24:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T08:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empawerfitness.com\/?p=988120"},"modified":"2026-07-18T08:24:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T08:24:06","slug":"que-son-las-proteinas-y-cuantas-necesitas-al-dia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empawerfitness.com\/en\/que-son-las-proteinas-y-cuantas-necesitas-al-dia\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Proteins and how Many you Need per Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
The amount of protein you need depends on your level of activity: from 1g\/kg if you are sedentary up to 2g\/kg if you're a performance athlete. Here we explain how to choose it and distributes it well.<\/p>\n

What are proteins and how many you need<\/h2>\n

We have always heard, that the combination of all the food groups in appropriate amounts, it is the most healthy. However depending on our goals, listening to our body, they do not feel better or worse...there is a specific group is crucial to nourish our body<\/b>. Exactly! \ud83d\ude09 You what we said in the title, but let's dig a little further.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Below we are going to clarify a series of questions on rapid that throughout the article to understand everything you need to know about the protein much better. For example, that is vegetable protein, which protein is best, when to take protein, whether before or after a training session<\/b> etc do we Start?\u00a0<\/p>\n

All you need to know about protein<\/h2>\n

Comer protein is essential.<\/b>\u00a0 It helps both the muscle repair\/structural body as well as multiple functions such as hormones, enzymes, and even neurotransmitters. There are many doubts about this food group consumed almost daily without intending it, as it is present in many foods. But woe unto the protein such doubts generates! And the more we hear is \" how much protein to take. And is that according to the WHO a person is sedentary (with no or minimal activity) should consume approximately 1 g for each Kg of body weight.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

But...what if I am more active? Multiple studies show that a consumption of about 1.6 to 2 gm per kg body weight are ideal for people with moderate activity<\/b>. However, if you are a person with specific goals as a reconstitution of the body or loss of fat mass you may be wondering which protein is best for increasing muscle mass<\/a>\u00a0or which protein is best for weight loss. Step-by-step, you will quickly reach \ud83d\ude09 Another profile you must also know the amount of protein you eat are the people who are in a process of high-throughput (as oppositions of special forces such as fire, police) or athletes. With a consumption of more than 2 grms of protein per kg of weight.<\/b><\/p>\n

What protein is best?<\/h3>\n

\u00a0The best protein is that your body is able to absorb more efficiently<\/b>. Up to now, and from a point of view (100% biological, proteins with better absorption are of animal origin (beef, pork, chicken, fish...) But a moment of time! What if I'm vegan or vegetarian? <\/b>have specific preferences of supply is not a hurdle in your path to well-being. Indeed may be reached by the\u00a0vegetable protein<\/a>\u00a0it has a lower absorption and that in many cases can provide large amounts of other macronutrients (e.g. carbohydrates). Remember that for someone who has decided to be a vegan\/vegetarian is the key variability seek multiple sources of protein (seitan, tofu, legumes, dried fruits, etc....). To be a good vegan\/vegetarian apart from being a decision is a huge responsibility towards your body.<\/p>\n

Before considering supplementation with proteins, it is important to assess if you're already consuming enough protein in your regular meals, if you're following proper portions and if you're keeping variety in your diet. If you are not complying with these criteria, it is advisable to first set your power before resorting to supplements,<\/b> because the body prefers nutrients from natural sources and less processed.<\/p>\n

However, for those with time constraints or situations that hinder the preparation of quality food, supplements can be a convenient option,<\/b> but it should be considered as a temporary, not a permanent solution.<\/p>\n

As for the right time to consume protein, it is better to distribute the portions throughout the day for better absorption. Therefore, eating large amounts of protein in a single meal is not so beneficial as to divide them into three meals with a variety of foods, each with lots of 100-200 grams of animal protein (by weight crude oil) or its equivalent in vegetarian options, although the amounts can vary depending on the type of food.<\/p>\n

It is possible that at this point we have solved many of the questions that we have brought up here. Peeero there are more and very interesting.<\/b><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Let's start by defining what are proteins?<\/b><\/p>\n

Proteins are like the structure of a house, made up of small components called amino acids, which are like the grit with which to build the walls. This highlights the importance of the consumption of proteins in our diet. In the process of absorption, the correct chewing is the first step, as it helps break down proteins into peptides and amino acids, facilitating their absorption by the digestive system.<\/p>\n

Now, here comes the interesting thing and you need to know for your sake and for your health. Why do I need multiple sources of protein? <\/b>And is that there is not a single source perfect<\/b> to obtain protein. To understand it you have to know that there are3 groups of amino acids:<\/a><\/p>\n