Nutrition & Metabolism

Why Protein Matters More After 40

If you're eating like a bird, you're aging like one too.

The quick explanation

Anabolic resistance — your body's reduced response to protein — increases with age. Most women in midlife under-eat protein significantly. Aim for ~30g per meal, ~0.7–1g per pound of bodyweight daily.

Why this matters

Protein preserves muscle, supports metabolism, stabilizes blood sugar, and keeps you full.

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Audit today's protein. Add 20g if you're under target.