A balanced diet contains fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy\u2014and enough protein to keep yourbody strong. The latest U.S. Dietary Guidelines include a daily \u201cprotein target\u201d to support healthy aging. For moderately active adults, a good goal is about0.5 grams per pound of body weight. For example, a150-pound person needs around 75 grams of protein a day. Protein helps rebuild muscles and tissues, supports your immune system, keeps you feeling full, and helps maintain steady energy. As you get older, protein becomes even more important because it slows muscle loss, improves mobility, and helps you recover faster from exercise, injury, or illness. Small changes like these can help you boost protein intake and feel your best every day:<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Stir Greek yogurt into oatmeal.
\n\u25a0 Add chicken or beans to salads.
\n\u25a0 Use hummus instead of mayo.
\n\u25a0 Pair fruit with nut butter or cheese.
\n\u25a0 Keep hard-boiled eggs on hand.<\/p>\n
This bowl is fresh, filling, and packed
\nwith fiber, healthy fats, and 40g protein
\nper serving. Serves two.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 2 salmon fillets (4\u20135 oz each)
\n\u25a0 1 cup dry quinoa
\n\u25a0 2 cups low-sodium broth or water
\n\u25a0 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
\n\u25a0 1 cup cucumber, chopped
\n\u25a0 1 cup roasted broccoli or zucchini
\n\u25a0 1 avocado, sliced
\n\u25a0 1 tbsp olive oil
\n\u25a0 Juice of \u00bd lemon
\n\u25a0 Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
\nInstructions<\/p>\n
Cook the quinoa : Simmer with broth\/water for 15 minutes. Fluff and cool slightly.
\nGrill the salmon: Brush with olive oil, season, and grill 3\u20134 minutes per side (or bake at 400\u00b0F for 12\u201315 minutes).
\nAssemble: Divide quinoa into bowls. Top with salmon, veggies, and avocado. Squeeze fresh lemon over the top.<\/p>\n
BOOST THE PROTEIN<\/strong> What Is \u201cthe Protein Target?\u201d A balanced diet contains fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy\u2014and enough protein to keep yourbody strong. The latest U.S. Dietary Guidelines include a daily \u201cprotein target\u201d to support healthy aging. For moderately active adults, a good goal is about0.5 grams per pound of body weight. For example, a150-pound person needs around 75 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2394,"template":"","categories":[5,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2393","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-latest-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aetf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/2393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aetf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aetf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aetf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2394"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aetf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aetf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aetf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u25a0 Add \u00bd cup chickpeas (+7g protein).
\n\u25a0 Sprinkle 2 tbsp feta or goat cheese (+4\u20135g).
\n\u25a0 Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt tzatziki (+5\u20138g).
\n\u25a0 Serve with an extra 2\u20133 oz salmon (+14\u201321g).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"