Protein primer: How to find the protein you want

America seems a bit obsessed with protein these days. Those on the new weight-loss drugs think they need to eat it. Those trying to drop pounds the old-fashioned way think if they eat more rpotein,m they’ll basically eat less of everything else.

So how much protein is enough? American women eat an average of 69 grams a day, about 2.4 ounces, reports a piece on LoseIt.com. Some health types advocate eating as much as 100 grams a day, 2.5 ounces.

I tend to ignore food fads, but if you’re on the current protein quest, LoseIt.com has a list of 10 foods that provide at least 15 grams a serving.

The list and protein amounts:

1. Low-fat cottage cheese (¾-cup serving = 18 grams)

2. Two sticks of string cheese = 18 grams

3. Tuna pouch or can (2.6 ounces = 17 grams)

4. Tofu (4 ounces = 18 grams) 

5. Low-fat Greek yogurt (6 ounces = 16 grams)

6. Whey protein powder (40 grams = 25 grams of protein

7. Chickpeas (1 cup = 15 grams)

8. Black beans (½ cup) and chicken (1 ounce = 15 grams)

9. Two eggs and a slice of whole wheat toast – 15 grams

10. Edamame (1 cup = 18 grams)