How do I know if I am eating enough protein?

The most practical way to know if you're eating enough protein is to track your intake using an app like MyFitnessPal and compare it to your target. A general guideline is 0.7 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, or about 0.8 grams per kilogram if you're sedentary. Athletes and people building muscle typically need more. Physical signs of too little protein include slow muscle recovery after exercise, feeling hungry shortly after meals, losing muscle mass, slow wound healing, and feeling fatigued. If you consistently hit your daily target through foods like meat, eggs, dairy, legumes, or protein supplements and feel energetic with good muscle recovery, you're likely eating enough.