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Are you really getting enough protein after 40? And does building muscle require eating more meat?
In this episode of Wellness After 40, I'm joined by physician, researcher, and lifestyle medicine expert Dr. Daphne Bascom to separate nutrition facts from fiction and explain what women actually need to support healthy aging during perimenopause and menopause.
We discuss why protein becomes more important as we age, how muscle impacts longevity, whether plant-based diets can support strength and healthy aging, and the daily habits that help women feel their best through midlife.
Whether you're trying to age well, preserve muscle, improve your energy, or simply cut through the overwhelming nutrition advice online, this conversation is packed with practical, evidence-based guidance you can start using today.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why women over 40 need to prioritize protein
- How much protein most women actually need
- The connection between muscle, metabolism, and longevity
- Can you build muscle on a plant-based diet?
- Nutrition habits that support healthy aging
- Lifestyle strategies for thriving through perimenopause and menopause
- Common nutrition myths women should stop believing
- The biggest habits that improve long-term health after 40
Connect with Dr. Daphne Bascom
🌿 The Vegan Gym: https://www.thevegangym.com/
🎙️ Podcast: Thrive on Plants
🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingmandaphne/
🌿 Menopause Mastery Program: https://www.veganmenopausemastery.com/
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