Healthy ageing – stronger mind & body!

Recent research reports that a balanced diet that includes plenty of protein combined with regular resistance training improves muscle strength and muscle mass leading to stronger bones and better health outcomes.

Additionally, a higher protein diet ensures sufficient intakes of iron and zinc, plus B vitamins and minerals, resulting in better brain function in older Australians.

The popular catchphrase “Diet and Exercise” has well and truly been proven to be the key that unlocks the door to better weight management, stronger bones and a better quality of life.

Now is the best time to start checking out how much protein you are consuming each day, likewise make a start with your resistance exercise routine. Why not start by ditching the shopping trolley and carrying your groceries to the car or even home.

Good sources of protein

lean meat poultry, fish and seafood,
eggs, legumes (beans, peas, lentils) nuts, seeds, tofu and low fat cheese,
milk and yogurt.

Reference:
Daly R et al. Protein-enriched diet, with the use of lean red meat, combined with progressive resistance training enhances lean tissue mass and muscle strength and reduces circulating IL-6 concentrations in elderly women: a cluster randomized trial. AJCN. 2014: 99(4):899-910