Protein power
Protein is essential for your bone structure, particularly as you get older because it helps connecting muscle to stay strong.
‘Our muscle mass starts to diminish after the age of 30,’ says nutritionist Rob Hobson. ‘And during the menopause, women can experience a quicker rate of loss. In older age, muscle mass helps with balance and strength, which can prevent falls and subsequent fractures, which can be life-threatening.’
Good protein sources include milk, fish, eggs, dairy foods, nuts, seeds, pulses, baked beans, soya and cereals. Eat a wide range of
