Protein After 40: Why Women Need It More Than Ever

Protein isn’t just for bodybuilders. For women over 40, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important.

As we age, muscle can become harder to maintain. Dieting, inactivity and very low food intake can make that challenge even greater. Muscle supports strength, movement, physical function and healthy body composition — which is why my philosophy at Heart & Soul Nutrition is strong, not skinny.

Protein helps support and maintain muscle, but it isn’t simply about eating enormous amounts or living on protein shakes. Your overall nutrition, activity, lifestyle and individual requirements all matter.

During a Nutrition & Wellness Evaluation at Heart & Soul Nutrition in Hull, we can look beyond your weight at muscle, body fat, visceral fat, hydration and metabolic age. This gives us a much clearer starting point than the scales alone.

With more than 22 years in nutrition and wellness, I provide personalised nutrition guidance and accountability to help women build realistic habits they can maintain.

If you’re looking for protein guidance for women over 40, menopause nutrition, perimenopause support, healthy weight loss or a nutrition coach in Hull, book your Nutrition & Wellness Evaluation at Heart & Soul Nutrition and let’s work towards a stronger, healthier you.