Protein: the most important macronutrient as we age Part 1

Did you know that protein has a vital role in building muscle and overall health as we age?

I cannot emphasize enough on the importance of prioritizing your health in your 40s to prevent chronic disease later in life and making sure you are eating enough protein is a great place to start. 

In this episode of the Hormone Balance Solution podcast I teach you how to calculate the ideal daily protein intake and breakfasts high in protein have been shown to have the greatest effect on satiety, caloric intake, blood sugar, and muscle protein synthesis.

I also discuss how animal products have higher levels of essential amino acids compared to plant-based foods, and how deficiencies can occur over time with highly plant-based diets.

I go over the importance of macronutrient balance, particularly protein and carbs, for optimizing thyroid function, appetite regulation, and thermogenesis. And we also delve into the impacts of protein intake on insulin levels, satiety, caloric intake, blood sugar, glucose regulation, and muscle protein synthesis.

In summary, your protein intake aides in gut health and optimizing digestion which are crucial for good quality of life as we age. I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned next week as we pick up on the importance of protein in part 2. 

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