How Much Protein Do I Really Need After 60?

About this episode

Darleen Mahoney discusses protein needs and nutrition for those over 60 with dietitians Lisa Johnson and Kelee Hansen.

Host Darleen Mahoney chats with dietitians Lisa Johnson from Homestyle Direct and Kelee Hansen, owner of S&S Nutrition, to dish on the new USDA guidelines and what eating well actually looks like after 60. With tons of experience in the nutrition world, Lisa and Kelee share easy tips and real-life stories about how your plate needs to change as you get older. With practical suggestions—like customizing Greek yogurt, using chia seeds, cooking with lentils, and making meals a social occasio...

People in this episode

Host: Darleen Mahoney

Guests: Lisa Johnson, Kelee Hansen

Topics covered

• nutrition
• diet
• aging
• protein intake
• USDA guidelines

Keywords

• protein
• nutrition
• diet after 60
• USDA guidelines
• healthy eating

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Homestyle Direct, S&S Nutrition, USDA

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