PROTEIN CHOCOLATE CRUNCH

When the urge to eat sweets hits, we need to understand what are the best choices to be made.

A sweet without added sugar and with an extra dose of protein can be a great option.

This is the case with this recipe, in which we added whey protein, which is a high biological value protein extracted from whey.

Whey provides all essential amino acids not produced by the body and is rich in BCAA (branched chain amino acids - leucine, isoleucine and valine), important for the synthesis (production) of muscle fibers.

It is a product that is easy to digest and absorb and is indicated both for those looking to gain muscle and to help in the recovery of those who practice long-term sports.

At proteins are the main nutrients responsible for muscle hypertrophy, that is, for making muscles grow, and it brings us much more quality of life. Therefore, it is very important that we have adequate protein consumption throughout the day.

What is the recommended daily protein intake?

For adults who are not very active, the recommended daily intake is about 0.75g of protein per kilogram of body weight. On average, 55g for men and 45g for women – or two servings of meat, fish, tofu, nuts or pulses…

For a person who exercises at a moderate to intense intensity, the indication goes up to 1.2 grams to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.

Thus, a person weighing 70 kg should ingest from 84 grams to 140 grams of protein per day.

It's important to go through a consultation with a nutritionist, who will do all the planning according to individual needs and goals.