Why You Need Protein to Stay Stronger As You Age

Why You Need Protein to Stay Stronger As You Age

If you’ve reached your 50s or 60s, your body’s needs for dietary protein may have taken an unexpected turn upward. If you want the same muscle-building response that a mere 10-20 grams of protein could produce in your youth, then new research suggests you’re better off getting 30 or more grams in each meal. In addition, whey protein can help maximize your anabolic response from daily intake of protein while also helping you with weight management. Beyond 30 Grams Per Meal In a recent study, University of Mississippi investigators found that older adults…Read more
But I eat healthy!

But I eat healthy!

"But I eat healthy! Why do I feel bloated, sluggish, tired, no energy (insert feelings of blah here) all the time?" How can we feel so good incorporating supplemental superfoods and yet we don't feel the same when we eat "healthy"? The problem isn't the fruits and veggies you're eating - it's everything surrounding it. Because of soil depletion, crops grown decades ago were much richer in vitamins and minerals than what we get today at the grocery store or in markets. Our soil is so nutritionally bankrupt that what we eat now…Read more