Are you eating enough protein? This is probably a question you’ve asked yourself. With “high protein” labels on almost every type of food product you can imagine, it’s easy to get confused.In this episode, Prof. Stuart Phillips explains how protein can keep us healthy as we age. He also outlines when we should eat protein, how much protein we really need, and provides simple, practical advice to help you achieve it. Stuart is a professor in the Kinesiology Department at McMaster University. He’s the author of more than 400 scientific papers, many focusing on protein and muscle health, particularly during ageing. With so much confusion around this topic - especially in the context of fitness and ageing - this episode will provide clear, evidence-based answers from one of the world’s leading scientists on the topic, to help you make smarter nutrition choices.🥑 Make smarter food choices. Become a member at zoe.com - 10% off with code PODCAST🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily 30+*Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune systemFollow ZOE on Instagram.TimecodesStudies:Optimizing adult protein intake during catabolic health conditions, 2020, Advances in NutritionIntegrated myofibrillar protein synthesis in recovery from resistance exercise with and without multi-ingredient supplementation in overweight older men, 2019, Frontiers in NutritionHigher dietary protein during weight loss: muscle sparing?, 2018, Obesity What is the optimal amount of protein to support post-exercise skeletal muscle reconditioning in the older adult?, 2016, Sports Medicine 📚Books by our ZOE ScientistsThe Food For Life CookbookEvery Body Should Know This by Dr Federica AmatiFood For Life by Prof. Tim SpectorFree resources from ZOELive Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & NutritionGut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here.Episode transcripts are available here.