Women in menopause also benefit from ensuring they consume slightly more protein than the basic recommendations. This essentially relates to the points already mentioned: to counteract muscle loss associated with aging, to maintain muscle mass to thereby maintain metabolism, and to prevent weight gain and maintain satiety. During menopause, a lot of things happen in the body. Not least, our appetite is affected, partly directly due to the hormones' effect on our appetite regulation, and partly indirectly as many experience sleep disturbances, which increases appetite and cravings for sweets, and mood swings and fatigue affect our drive towards highly rewarding foods.
Don't forget strength training
However, it's good to be reminded of Stuart Phillips' quote once again: “Protein is icing on the cake.” So don't forget the base, the cake, which is strength training.
