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Why Protein For Breakfast?

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Having a nutritious breakfast will help you start your day full of energy and vitality. That's why, ideally, you should consume about 30% (or roughly 21 grams) of your daily recommended protein intake during breakfast itself.

But while you are meeting your protein requirements, you could also be taking in additional fat and cholesterol due to the sheer amount of food you would have to eat.

So, make the right and healthier choice. Start your day with Protein food.

Why Protein?

Protein is the building block for cells. It plays a key role in repairing body tissues. This contributes to healthy skin, nails, and hair.
It also helps the body produce enzymes and hormones, and stabilises emotions.
Protein makes you feel full longer more energised.

How Much Protein Protein Do You Need?

Each person's protein needs depend on these factors: Age, Level of Activity & Size

Nutritionists use a standard method to estimate a person's minimum Protein requirement daily:

Body Weight (kg) x 0.8

The amount of Protein required daily according to Recommended Nutrient Intakes for Asia (ex: Malaysia*)

Adult Female: 51g - 55g Protein

Adult Male: 59 - 62g Protein

Children: 17g - 32g Protein

(* A Report of the Technical Working Group on Nutritional Guidelines by The National Coordinating Comittee on Food and Nutrition, Ministry of Healthy Malaysia 2005)

Where to gain Protein 21 grams:

I. 3.5 Fried Eggs