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By Hannah Rathbun

How Much Protein Do Women Really Need? Hitting Daily Goals with Vanilla Protein

1. RDA vs. Real-World Needs

The baseline RDA for women is 0.8 g/kg body weight—about 46 g for a 57 kg (125 lb) woman—but newer research suggests 1.2–1.6 g/kg is optimal for active or pregnant women (source). For a 150 lb runner, that’s 82–109 g protein/day.

2. Why Higher Protein Helps

  • Satiety & weight management—high-protein diets (≥1 g/kg) curb appetite and support fat loss (source).

  • Muscle repair—amino acids rebuild micro-tears after workouts.

  • Healthy aging—adequate protein offsets age-related muscle loss.

3. Meet Your Macro With Ease

One scoop of Pink Stork’s Vanilla Protein delivers 20 g complete plant protein plus 11.5 g prebiotic fiber and 0 g added sugar—an effortless 25–40 % of most women’s daily target.

Example Day Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner Daily Protein*
Busy Mom Oats + berries (10 g) Chickpea wrap (15 g) Pink Stork’s Vanilla Protein smoothie (20 g) Salmon salad (30 g) 75 g

*Macros approximate.

4. Pro Tips to Hit Your Number

  1. Front-load breakfast—start with a 20 g shake.

  2. Track once—use an app for a week; internalize portions.

  3. Blend & bake—swap ½ cup flour for one scoop in pancakes.

5. Ingredient Spotlight

  • Pea • Soy • Brown-rice isolates—complementary amino-acid profiles.

  • Monk-fruit sweetened—no blood-sugar spikes.

  • Greens blend—spinach, spirulina & kale for micronutrients.

FAQ

What’s the maximum safe protein intake?
Up to ~2 g/kg body weight is considered safe for healthy kidneys.
Is plant protein complete?
Yes—blended sources cover all nine essential amino acids.
Will excess protein turn to fat?
Protein is less lipogenic than carbs/fats; surplus calories of any macro store as fat.
Can kids use this powder?
Check with a pediatrician; adjust serving size for weight.
Bottom Line

Most women benefit from more than the bare-minimum RDA. A single daily scoop of Pink Stork’s Vanilla Protein bridges the gap—deliciously.

FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.