Episode 39: Protein Consumption and Resistance Training for Aging Well

Living a Nutritious Life PodcastIn this week’s episode of Living a Nutritious Life, I am beyond thrilled to welcome my friend Rachele Pojednic, CEO and Founder of Strong Process Education and the Director of Scientific Research at Restore Hyperwellness. About Our GuestRachele Pojednic holds a faculty appointment at Stanford University and is a research associate at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Read her full bio here.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The crucial role of protein consumption and exactly how much you need to consume and the role of strength training in maintaining muscle mass.Identifying and preventing overtraining.The impact of estrogen on muscle health, especially during perimenopause and menopause.Debunking myths about resistance training and exercise for women.Episode Highlights:Understanding sarcopenia and its effects on metabolism and diseases [8:15]Optimal protein intake recommendations for healthy aging [22:40]Techniques in strength training [30:02]Identifying and mitigating the signs of overtraining [42:15]The benefits of starting strength training early [51:30]Bridging the gap between academia, wellness, and fitness [58:45]About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:Welcome to Living a Nutritious Life with Keri Glassman, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On Living a Nutritious Life, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Why is nurturing your fascia just as important as what’s being put on your plate? What foods in your pantry are silently disrupting your microbiome? How can hugging actually reduce inflammation in your body?Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn’t work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you’ve been looking for.Thank you for tuning in to this episode Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Ready to Dive Deeper? Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action – enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Keri has a lot to teach, and we’re here to help you get started on your journey!Connect with Rachele Pojednic: Websites: www.rachelepojednic.com                 www.strongprocess.com  Instagram: instagram.com/rachelepojednicConnect with Keri on social: Instagram: instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/  instagram.com/keriglassman/ Facebook: facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife Twitter: twitter.com/NutritiousLife_ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslife Pinterest: pinterest.com/nutritious_life/ Website: nutritiouslife.com/ Become a Nutrition Coach: nutritiouslife.com/bnc/Copyright © 2023 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.