Your protein intake matters Protein is present in every cell in your body, this the component your body uses for building and repairing all the tissues. Including all the muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood too. Your body does not store protein, so you need to make sure you are getting your daily recommended intake. The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. As I’m a vegetarian, it’ can be a bit challenging to get enough protein without eating meat. On most days I get enough protein from pulses, tofu, oats, nuts like almonds and cashews. But …
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