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About Dr. Kumara Sidhartha

Drawing from more than 30 years of medical practice experience with a focus on nutrition, Dr. Kumara Sidhartha uses simple, everyday examples and logic to breakdown the complex inner workings of the human body and the effect of food on these functions.

Delicious recipes

Delicious, nutritional everyday meals that are simple to prepare with recipes that you can find at your favorite grocery store.

What people are saying

“With a story telling format, Dr. Sidhartha comprehensively captivates the good, the bad and the ugly of human physiology clarifying how it can injure and how it can repair every bodily system, simultaneously guiding you on the pathway to restore and maintain optimal health. ”

Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD
Author Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease

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Daily Protein Calculator

Use this simple tool to calculate how much protein your body needs each day, based on your personal calorie intake and weight goals.

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Find Your Daily Calories

Use the Mayo Clinic Calorie Calculator to get your daily calorie target. Once you have your number, come back here and enter it below.

Open Mayo Clinic Calculator

Enter your daily calorie target:

calories / day

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What's Your Goal?

Are you currently trying to lose weight? This helps us adjust your protein target appropriately.


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Your Daily Protein Target

grams of protein per day

Typical range: Most people with this caloric profile fall between g and g per day (5–15% of calories). Athletes and those building muscle may benefit from the higher end of this range.

This calculator provides a general estimate for informational purposes only. Individual protein needs vary based on age, health status, activity level, and personal goals. Consult a registered dietitian or healthcare provider for personalized guidance.