Protein for Women over 50
We experience a gradual loss of muscle mass as we age, a phenomenon known as sarcopenia.
This muscle loss typically begins around the age of 30, but it becomes more pronounced after the age of 50.
Sarcopenia is influenced by various factors, including hormonal changes, decreased physical activity, and changes in nutrtion.
Protein becomes super important as we age because it:
Boosts our metabolism
Helps with fat burning
Repairs, builds, and maintains our muscles
Helps us feel fuller for longer
Keeps us fit as we get older
Keeps our bones strong
Helps our body to repair and recover
Supports our immune function, helps to fight inflammation
Provides the building blocks for hormones
Helps with sugar cravings
Further more, getting protein is super important at BREAKFAST time, as it will help reduce sugar cravings later in the day.
When I hit my mid-50s, I noticed a sharp decline in my strength.
That’s when I started at the gym, and started focussing on protein at lunch & dinner.
Today, my lunches and dinners are super simple, with vegetables making up 1/2 of my plate, and I aim for 30-40g of protein with each meal.
My breakfast each morning is a protein-packed shake, with at least 30g of protein,
Linda x