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[1] Protein is the macronutrient du jour. Discussions about nutrition online as of late are all about making sure you're consuming enough protein every day.

[2] The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is currently 0.36 grams of protein per pound, according to Harvard Health, or about 54 grams daily for a person who weighs 150 pounds.

[3] But diet experts are increasingly pushing for consuming higher amounts of protein: upwards of 60 to 90 grams daily. Registered dietitian Jamie Nadeau previously told USA TODAY that she recommends getting "at least 20 grams of protein per meal for satiety," though she notes everyone has different needs.

[4] To what extent can peanut butter help you reach those goals? Nutrition experts explain.

[5] A two-tablespoon serving of peanut butter contains about 7 grams of protein, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) food database.

[6] That doesn't mean you shouldn't eat peanut butter - experts say it just means peanut butter is meant to be a small part of more well-rounded meals. Thomason suggests pairing a serving of peanut butter with a carb, protein and a fruit or vegetable. Some favorite combos include peanut butter and an apple, peanut butter and banana toast and a smoothie or oatmeal with peanut butter.

[7] "Those things are going to help you balance it out and not feel like it's easy to overeat,"she says.

[8] To hit that recommended 20-gram goal, you'd have to eat about 6 tablespoons - nearly three servings of peanut butter - which amounts to nearly 600 calories. While experts say eating more than the serving size isn't harmful, per se, there are much easier (and less calorie-dense) food options to get more protein.

(Adapted from https://www.usatoday.com)