Protein shakes don’t count: Why older adults should eat real food
Posted on: July 19, 2019
Categories: Senior Life & Tips
Originally published on NBC News:
Older adults need to eat more protein-rich foods when they’re trying to lose weight, dealing with a chronic or acute illness, or facing a hospitalization, according to a growing consensus among scientists.
During these stressful periods, aging bodies process protein less efficiently and need more of it to maintain muscle mass and strength, bone health and other essential physiological functions.
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