Prioritizing protein as the chronological clock is ticking is paramount for building and maintaining muscle as we age! The cellular structures and molecules in our body are made up of proteins and our cells are constantly turning over and replicating, so being intentional about what we’re putting into our body is key. What are you building your house out of?
The truth is that most of us don’t get nearly enough protein, myself included, and it does take some planning ahead but it’s WORTH IT! Adequate protein intake will not only contribute to muscle and cellular health, but it will make you feel satiated…or full…and you won’t be ravaging the pantry for empty carbs to fill you up (spoken with a lot of pantry-raiding experience here!).
According to experts such as Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Don Layman, we actually need around 0.8 to 1.0 grams of protein per ideal body weight. That means if your ideal body weight is 180 lbs, then you need to aim for 180g/protein/day. Planning ahead and meal prepping to achieve your protein goal is what works best for most people. And while you always want to eat real foods first, the reality is that sometimes we need quick and easy options during our busy lives. I personally love (and have an affiliation with) 1st Phorm, which makes super high quality and delicious protein powders, bars and sticks to fill in the gaps when you need to grab and go!
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