Navigating health and nutrition can feel overwhelming, especially with conflicting advice on topics like protein—how much we need, where to get it, and its effects on our bodies. Let me simplify it for you with science-backed insights to help you feel stronger and take control of your health as you age.

I am often asked what my daily diet and exercise routine looks like. Or, just what are my non-negotiables? Now in my mid-sixties, my priorities are adequate protein (100 grams/day minimum), daily exercise, quality sleep, and doing things that make me happy.

In a world that is fast-paced, demanding, and requiring us to be tethered to glowing screens, it's no surprise that so many of us toss and turn at night, unable to find the rest that is desperately needed.

Proteins are the essential building blocks of our bodies, playing a vital role in the formation of muscles, tendons, organs, skin, enzymes, hormones, and neurotransmitters.