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A Simple Boost for Healthy Aging ๐Ÿ‘‰

๐Ÿง Check this out โžก๏ธ The first study to look at the long-term effects of protein consumption during midlife!!

Protein is essential for bone and muscle health, both of which can decline with age.

But the results of this study say that โ€œprotein intake was significantly associated with higher odds of healthy aging.โ€

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Plant-based protein was also associated with good mental health status and a lower risk of limitations in physical function.

This was based on data from 48,762 women younger than age 60 who participated in the Nursesโ€™ Health Study.

Want some simple ways to boost protein intake?

๐Ÿ”น Grab nuts instead of chips.

๐Ÿ”น Toss chickpeas on your salad.

๐Ÿ”น Add a high-quality protein powder to your smoothie.

๐Ÿ”น Spread nut butter on fruit

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Reference

Ardisson Korat AV, Shea MK, Jacques PF, et al. Dietary protein intake in midlife in relation to healthy aging โ€“ results from the prospective Nursesโ€™ Health Study cohort. Am J Clin Nut. 2024. Published 2024 Jan 17. [link]