Nutritionists Say You Should Be Having This Protein Every Day Over 30 To Boost Your Metabolism

As we age, our muscle mass naturally depletes, which in turn means we burn fewer calories. Consuming protein (as well as doing resistance training at the gym), can help.

“I am a big fan of protein because it helps maintain the body’s lean muscle mass,” Dr. Amy Lee, board certified doctor in internal medicine, medical nutrition and obesity medicine and partner of Nucific, advises.

“Simply put, protein is a crucial macronutrient to consume, especially as we age, since it becomes more difficult for us to process and maintain lean muscle tissue as we age,” Michelle Wong, registered dietitian at Life Time, agrees. “When the body does not have an adequate amount of protein, it essentially creates a system of deficiency inside the body, which precludes it from operating optimally,” she warns. “This less than optimal operation creates an environment that cannot focus on optimizing metabolism, let alone losing or maintaining weight.”

Here are some sources of protein that leading health experts suggest for supporting your muscle mass, boosting your metabolism and burning more calories as you age: