Protein: You're Eating It All Wrong

The CDC's recommendation for women ages 19 to 70 is an average of 46 grams of protein per day. But since everyone's weight and activity level differs, this handy chart should help you determine exactly how much protein you need in a day. For example, if you weigh 140 pounds and are a pretty active person, you need about 80 grams of protein per day. Write down your daily food intake for about a week to make sure you're not getting too much or too little protein, especially if you're following a specific diet like Paleo or vegan.