In fact, once you reach your 60s, you might want to begin upping the amount of protein you consume per day in an effort to maintain muscle mass and strength, bone health and other essential physiological functions.
An increase in protein is necessary because older bodies process protein less efficiently, so even healthy adults in their 60s need more protein than when they were younger to help preserve muscle mass. By the time people reach age 65, they become at greater risk of sarcopenia which is the loss of muscle mass, strength and function.
Nutrition experts recommend 69 to 81 grams of protein for a 150-pound woman, and 81 to 98 grams for a 180-pound man.
I like to have a protein shake for lunch and fill my blender with berries, a banana, spinach and my fiber mix. It’s yummy and I get a big dose of protein AND fiber at the same time!
I just can’t stress it enough……and it’s actually one of the easier things we can do for our bodies.
- Start your day with a little bit of protein, like a hard boiled egg
- Strive for a minimum of 45 grams of protein/day for women, 55 grams for men
- As we age, we need to increase that minimum to closer to 60 grams for women and 70 grams for men.
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