We often associate protein with body builders and athletes, but it’s actually an essential part of anyone’s diet – and especially so for menopausal women! This nutrient helps build hormones, muscles and nails. It also promotes healthy skin.

Unfortunately, over the past few decades, protein has received a somewhat bad reputation. We have all heard that our diets are too high in protein, and we need to decrease it. With all the hormonal changes and body changes in menopause, we tend to have higher protein needs.

Why is it important to consume protein?

Why is protein important? Why do we require it? Each and every cell of our body needs it. It’s a building block for life, so it is important to us to make new…