A Simple Way To Keep Your Muscles Strong As You Age (Not excercise)

It’s normal for our muscles to lose tone and become a bit flabby as

 we age. But just because it’s normal, it doesn’t mean it’s good.

Not only are flabby muscles unsightly, they’re also a sign that we’re

 losing muscle mass and strength.

Losing muscle mass makes it harder to do the things you take for 

granted. Like walking up stairs. Lifting a bag of groceries. Or

 recovering your balance instead of falling.

Losing strength also makes you more prone to injuries that can 

keep you from enjoying the activities you've loved for years. It's a 

major reason people lose mobility and end up in nursing homes.

We all want to stay strong and vital for as long as possible. So many

 of us turn to exercise. While a regular exercise program can help,

 it’s often not enough. We need to feed our muscles, too.

What's the best food for muscles? Protein. Your body craves protein

 for building muscles and for healing faster after a workout or an

 injury. Protein is a vital "building block" for enzymes, hormones,

 bones, skin, cartilage and blood, too. The problem is, as we get 

older, it's hard to get enough protein. We tend to eat less protein.

 And the protein we do eat is not digested as well as when we were

younger. Poor digestion means poor absorption. So you may think 

you're eating plenty of protein but you're still not getting enough

into your muscles and tissues.

The Best Way to Get More Protein Into Your Diet

When it comes to keeping your muscles strong, you need a well-

absorbed complete protein with all the necessary fats and amino

 acids. The top two sources are eggs and dairy. Of these, one protein

 stands out.

Ounce for ounce, whey protein from milk is the best muscle-building,

fat-burning nutrient on the planet. That's because it has the highest

 amount of protein for the fewest number of calories.

It contains all the amino acids your body needs, including the ones

 you have to get from your diet. Plus it's easier to digest than beef

 or egg protein. So whey protein is absorbed faster into your blood

stream, where it can quickly help you build muscles and repair tissues.

But not all whey protein is created equal. Many whey products today

 are nutritionally deficient and over-processed. What's more, many 

come from cows that have been fed growth hormones and antibiotics

 and all sorts of stuff you don't want in your body.