Packing Protein in Midlife

Did you know that in midlife you lose 1% of lean muscle mass per year?Also, did you know that lean muscle mass helps you retain bone density (so you don't break a hip!) and helps with blood sugar control?Midlife is great time to concentrate on building lean muscle and one of the ways we can do that is by eating more protein. In this episode we explore:What IS protein and what are its building blocks? (Hint: It's a macronutrient)What is the right amount of protein?How calorically dense is protein?What are some ways we can figure out if we're combining our macronutrients properly?What is the satiety factor of proteins, fats and carbs?How  do we work more protein into our diets?How does protein affect our weight?Do you remember the 1980's breakfast of a bagel with cream cheese and orange juice? Cam and Amelia unpack why this wasn't optimum. We explain why the diet culture in which we grew up sabotaged our metabolisms and our mindsets and relationships with food.Join us for this super-informative but not-so-sciencey look at the the macronutrient: Protein!Please, please, please, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!If this episode helped you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening and post it to your Instagram stories, and tag us, @thehelpfulplate, @heymomma_cam, @midlife.mommas.Join us on the midlife journey!Websites: www.camoyler.com and www.thehelpfulplate.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/midlife.mommasFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/midlifemusclewithcamStay Connected!AmeliaWebsite:  https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/CamWebsite: https://www.camoyler.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_camMidlife Mommas IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.mommas/Please share, rate, and review the podcast.  We appreciate you! ❤️