Published on October 25, 2011
Updated on February 13, 2018
Research presented at the American Dietetic Association (ADA) Annual Food and Nutrition Conference suggests ingesting more protein over the course of one’s entire day instead of concentrating it during dinner time. As we age it becomes harder for our bodies to synthesize muscle proteins and keep our lean muscle mass. However, simply eating more protein is not the answer. Currently, servings from the protein group are limited because of heart-unhealthy saturated fat and a desire to limit the increase in LDL (a.k.a. “bad” cholesterol). Luckily, the solution is fairly simple, add lean dairy (skim milk, nonfat yogurt, or reduced fat cheese) to meals, which can also provide much needed calcium, potassium and even vitamin D. Here are three helpful tips in increasing protein intake without the unhealthy side-effects.
3 Tips for Increased Lean Dairy
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2 Comments
Amy
I think this is good info, but we are all so confused with “healthy” nutrition these days. With Folks over Knives it seems everyone you go vegan. Any thought???
Jim
Thanks for your comment Amy. Healthy eating can present a challenge but there is a large body of research that suggests that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans and whole grains and low in fat can reduce cancer risk. Check out the Foundation website’s Eat Healthy page for more information. https://www.preventcancer.org/prevention/reduce-cancer-risk/ways-to-reduce-risk/eat-healthy/