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Dietary Protein

How Much Is Too Much Dietary Protein?

There is a lot of discussion about protein and whether eating more than the daily recommended amount is healthy. It has been suggested that consuming that much protein can harm your health. Can science back that up and is consuming too much protein harmful?

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Muscle Aging

5 Science-Backed Ways to Combat Muscle Aging

Muscles age in the same way as the rest of your body does. The result is frailty as well as decreased strength and muscle function. Here’s the good news. You can slow the process of muscle aging by taking a few simple actions backed by science. Here’s what they are.

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nutrients

9 Nutrients You Need More of As You Age

Did you know that certain nutritional deficiencies become more common as we age? Here are nine of the most common nutrients that people over the age of 55 don’t get enough of and how to correct that problem.

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Legumes are an excellent protein source

The Pros and Cons of Legumes as a Protein Source

Plants can be a good source of protein too, particularly legumes. In fact, legumes are a common source of protein in vegan and vegetarian diets.  In this article, you’ll discover the pros of using legumes as a protein source as well as a few cons.

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