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• PSMF diet: what it is, how it works, and who should avoid it

  The protein sparing modified fast in plain terms: the calorie, protein and carb numbers used in clinics, the two phases, side effects, and who should not try it.

• PSMF protein calculator: how much protein do you need?

  Work out your daily protein on a PSMF from your height, using ideal body weight and the 1.2 to 1.5 g/kg range from the Cleveland Clinic protocol.

• Lean body mass calculator for PSMF

  Estimate your lean body mass from height and weight with the Boer formula, or from a measured body fat percentage, and see how it compares with your PSMF protein target.

• PSMF recipes: seven simple high-protein meals with full macros

  Seven free PSMF recipes with macros worked out from USDA FoodData Central, from egg white scrambles and baked cod to salmon and lean beef.

• PSMF meal plan: a sample day under 800 calories

  A sample PSMF day with 728 calories, 110 g of protein and 19 g of carbohydrate, no added fat, worked out from USDA data.

• Is PSMF safe? Who should not do it, warning signs, and when to stop

  Who should not start a protein sparing modified fast, the side effects to expect, the symptoms that mean stop and get help, and the checks a doctor will want.

• PSMF FAQ

  Short answers to common questions about the protein sparing modified fast: calories, protein, carbs, fat, how long to stay on it, refeeding, and safety.