Although experts agree that it’s best to get protein from eating a balanced diet, protein powder makes an excellent alternative when you’re short on time. The daily recommendation for protein is .36 grams per pound, or 46 grams for the average woman. If you’re very active, trying to build muscle or trying to lose weight you should up that number. Certified strength and conditioning specialist Marie Spano, R.D. tells Women’sHealth, “Weight loss includes fat, muscle, and a tiny bit of bone. Of course you want to lose more fat and less muscle. To do this, you’ll need to increase the amount of protein you consume to spare muscle-tissue losses.”
