Space Diet : If NASA Won't Skip Protein, Why Are You?
About this episode
Caleigh and Sara discuss NASA's Artemis II crew menu and the importance of protein intake for astronauts and individuals alike.
Caleigh and Sara pull up a post from a dietitian friend breaking down NASA's Artemis II crew menu, and it's not the bland astronaut food you're picturing. 189 menu items. Barbecue brisket. Mac and cheese. Nutella. Real food, not restriction. NASA requires astronauts to hit 1.2 to 1.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, and every calorie is individualized per crew member, anywhere from 1,900 to 3,200 a day depending on size and activity. No blanket numbers, no cookie-cutter plan. If NASA won't send someone to the moon without hitting their protein, why are you skipping yours? The real takeaway isn't the menu, it's the system behind it. Astronauts don't eat on a rigid 7-12-6 schedule; they eat when the mission allows, inside a structure built to flex. That's the model: not more rules, just a system that bends around real life instead of breaking the first time your schedule changes. Connect with us on social media! Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Website This podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute…
People in this episode
Hosts: Caleigh, Sara
Topics covered
- diet
- nutrition
- space food
- protein intake
- flexible eating
- health advice
Keywords
- NASA
- Artemis II
- protein
- diet
- nutrition
- flexible eating
- space food
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NASA, Artemis II
Products: Nutella
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