One of the most practical ways you can support your body's ability to maintain and repair tissues—including the cells that make up your gut lining—is to make sure you're getting enough quality protein.

Here's a simple calculation I use as a starting point:

Your weight in pounds ÷ 2.2 = your weight in kilograms

Then:

Your weight in kilograms × 0.8 = approximately how many grams of protein per day

(For example, if you weigh 150 pounds:

150 ÷ 2.2 = 68 kg

68 × 0.8 = about 54 grams of protein per day)

This is a general baseline—not a personalized prescription.

Your individual protein needs can vary based on age, activity level, body composition, health status, and life stage.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, your protein needs may be higher. I personally encourage my pregnant and nursing moms to consider adding approximately 20–25 grams of protein per day added to this baseline, depending on their individual needs.

And remember...

We're not looking for perfection.

We're looking for quality, consistent nourishment.

Think eggs, grass-fed or grass-finished beef, poultry, fish, Greek yogurt if tolerated, cottage cheese if tolerated, legumes, and other whole-food protein sources that work well for your family.

Your gut lining is made of living cells.

Those cells need nourishment.

So before you spend money chasing the latest "leaky gut" supplement...

Let's make sure we're giving your body the foundational building blocks it needs first.

Food first. Foundation first. Gut First. 💛

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