Your Ultimate Guide for Healthy Living

Unpacking conflicting advice. “How much protein should I be eating?”  This is a question that I have been asked frequently over the last few weeks.  People are confused. The internet is full of micro content saying “eat more protein” and “eat less protein”. How are you supposed to know who to believe?  As there isn’t a quick, one size fits all answer, I was inspired to write a more detailed response here, so you can make an informed decision as to how much is right for you .

As we age it becomes harder to build and maintain muscle, and we need more protein to do the same job. More protein doesn’t have to mean eating meat (though it can if you like it). I have never been a big fan of meat and so am always looking for other ways to increase the protein I’m consuming. One of my favourite ways to do that is to substitute flour in recipes for a protein powder. I use Juice Plus Complete  because that protein then comes with a whole suite of superfoods,