The latest research shows what was once “common knowledge” was wrong. Turns out our metabolism doesn’t slow down all that much after we hit 60. So why does that body we had in our 20s continue to elude us?
Well, it seems we don’t get enough protein, something we actually need more of, not less, as we age. For women, that’s at least 25 grams of protein with every meal – for men at least 30.
If you want to win the battle of the bulge, the experts also say you should:
- Eat fruits & veggies at every meal and as your snack
- Increase your intake of fiber (dieticians recommend beans, lentils & split peas)
- Try exercising a bit more (something that’s been “common knowledge” & turns out to be true)