Angela presents a bitesized, compelling discussion with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about the transformative journey through perimenopause and menopause. They explore the critical importance of muscle health and the role of protein in maintaining vitality as women age. Dr. Lyon emphasises that decline is not inevitable and shares actionable insights on nutrition and exercise that can empower women to take control of their health
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
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Muscle Health is Crucial: Building and maintaining skeletal muscle is essential for women, especially as they approach menopause
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Nutrition Matters: A significant focus should be placed on dietary protein intake. The recommendation is to aim for about one gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight to support muscle health
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Start Early or Start Now: It's important to begin focusing on muscle health and exercise early in life, but it's never too late to start. The best time to begin is today, regardless of past habits.
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Addressing Menopausal Changes: Women going through perimenopause and menopause may experience changes in body composition, including increased visceral fat and loss of muscle mass
TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS:
[00:01:26] Muscle health and longevity.
[00:05:12] Optimal protein intake for health.
[00:10:15] Protein needs for menopausal women.
[00:11:45] Hormonal therapy and muscle loss.
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Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.
Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out.
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