As we age, we need more protein, not less. For women who are in perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause and who want to stay active, healthy, and strong, here’s what’s recommended:

• • 1.4-2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight per day.

• • That’s an average of about 0.8 grams per pound of body weight daily.

• • So, if you weigh 150 pounds, shooting for 120 grams of protein per day is recommended.

Keep it Simple

• • A standard serving of high-protein food would be about the size and thickness of the palm of your hand. That’s about
    20-30 grams of protein.

• • Most women will need the equivalent of 3-6 palm-size servings of high-protein foods per day, or roughly 1-2 servings per meal.

Download the ‘handy’ info page (see what I did there?) for information about:

• • Where to find protein

• • Information about protein powder

• • Plant-based protein options

• • What to keep in mind when adding protein to your diet

• • A couple of quick tips