What is a Complete Protein? In Part 1, I discussed why getting more protein is more important as you age. But I wanted to understand what protein is beyond just a number on a nutrition label. A complete protein, sometimes called a whole protein, is a food source that contains all nine essential amino acids…
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Why Protein Matters More Than Ever After 40: A Guide for Active Adults
Why Protein Matters More Than Ever After 40 Karen and I hit our mid-40s and decided to shake things up. We took on bodybuilding—not to compete (saving that for 50), but to stay strong and healthy and maybe even reverse a little of what time tends to take away. Our journey has been full of…