Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman
The Midlife Protein Solution: How Much You Need & Easy Ways to Get It with Gretel Schueller EP 150
15 Apr 2025
KEY RESOURCES: Download the FREE ‘Midlife Protein Cheat Sheet’ HERE Get more info about guest expert Gretel Schueller HERE Go to US News & World Report's 2025 ‘Best Diets’ list HERE Article on the best plant-based protein powders is HERE Gretel’s favorite plant-based protein powder is HERE Barbara’s favorite whey protein isolate powder is HERE Watch the earlier podcast episode with Dr. Vonda Wright HERE Is your protein intake keeping up with your changing body? In this essential episode of AGE BETTER, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman sits down with Gretel Schueller, managing editor of health and wellness content for US News & World Report and the mind behind their influential annual "Best Diets" rankings. Together, they unpack the science of protein needs for women in midlife and deliver a practical roadmap for optimizing your nutrition without complicated meal plans or excessive meat consumption. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Why protein requirements actually increase as women enter midlife and menopause The surprising connection between protein intake and maintaining youthful skin How to strategically time your protein consumption for maximum absorption and benefit Practical ways to incorporate more protein without adding excessive calories The truth about plant-based proteins and how to make them work in your daily routine Expert insights on the Mediterranean diet (ranked #1 in this year's US News report) and why it's particularly beneficial for midlife women Simple meal planning strategies that make high-protein eating sustainable When protein supplements make sense and how to choose the right ones The critical link between protein consumption and combating sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) How to pair protein optimization with the right movement practices for best results ABOUT OUR GUEST EXPERT: Gretel Schueller brings her award-winning expertise in nutrition journalism to this conversation. As the curator of the highly anticipated annual "Best Diets" rankings from US News & World Report, Schueller translates complex nutritional science into practical advice that real women can implement in their busy lives. Her evidence-based approach cuts through the noise of fad diets and delivers solutions that support long-term health and vitality. Don't miss this protein masterclass that will transform how you think about nutrition in midlife and beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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