The Protein Pro

Power Up Your Protein Know-How

What is protein? Why is it so important? And why is everyone taking about it? Become a protein pro and learn more about dairy protein below!

:ratio has dairy protein, which is considered a complete protein because it contains all 9 essential amino acids. Often called the building blocks of life, amino acids are used in normal body functions like growing, breaking down food and repairing body tissues, like muscle.
Protein is found in every cell of your body and is a major part of things like your skin, bones, muscles, hair and nails. It also helps with your vision!
When thinking about how much protein is the right amount, experts recommend a daily minimum of 0.8 g per kg of body weight¹ (65g of protein per day for someone weighing 180 pounds). However, daily protein intakes up to 1.5 g per kg of body weight may help support lifestyle goals by maintaining and building muscle during physical activity and preserving muscle mass during weight loss^2-4.

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You can get protein from dairy products, beans, peas, eggs, lentils, lean meats, poultry, seafood, soy products, seeds, nuts, whole grains and even vegetables.
High-protein snacks, like :ratio, can also help you feel full longer and cause you to eat less at meals.

With 15 to 26g of protein,

:ratio’s High Protein and Trio yogurt-cultured dairy snacks offer delicious, nutrient-dense options that make keeping up with your protein goals a snap.

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Sources:

¹Institute of Medicine. 2006. Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Guide to Nutrient Requirements. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/11537.

²Jäger, Ralf et al. “International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: protein and exercise.” Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition vol. 14 20. 20 Jun. 2017, doi:10.1186/s12970-017-0177-8

³Almandoz, Jaime P., et al. “Nutritional considerations with antiobesity medications.” Obesity 32.9 (2024): 1613-1631.

⁴EFSA NDA Panel (EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies), 2015. Scientific Opinion on the essential composition of total diet replacements for weight control. EFSA Journal 2015; 13 (1):3957, 52 pp. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2015.3957·

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