05/24/2026
There is a lot of noise right now about protein.
Especially for women over 60.
Eat more protein.
Hit your macros.
Track your grams.
The messaging can feel overwhelming — and some of it is genuinely conflicting.
Here is what the evidence actually shows.
Protein needs do increase as we age.
Multiple peer-reviewed studies suggest that older adults benefit from protein intake above the standard RDA of 0.8 g per kilogram of body weight per day — not to build a bodybuilder’s physique, but to preserve muscle mass, support bone density, and maintain metabolic function.
This is well supported in the literature.
What is equally well supported — and less often discussed — is that the source of your protein matters significantly for long term health.
Researchers like Dr. Valter Longo, Dr. Garth Davis, and Dr. Joel Kahn consistently point to plant-predominant protein sources as the pattern most associated with longevity and reduced cardiovascular risk.
Legumes, lentils, beans, tofu, tempeh, edamame, whole grains, nuts and seeds deliver protein alongside fiber, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds.
That doesn’t mean you have to be vegan or plant-exclusive to benefit.
It means that leaning toward whole food protein sources — whatever your overall dietary pattern — is one of the most evidence-based things you can do for healthy aging.
One of the most common myths I hear from women in their 60s is that you cannot get enough protein from plant-based foods.
The evidence says otherwise.
Legumes, lentils, tofu, tempeh, edamame, whole grains, nuts and seeds — eaten consistently and in variety — can absolutely meet your protein needs.
Are you getting enough — and does it actually come from the right places for you?
This is the kind of nuance we work through together in the I module of the VIBRANT Method — Intentional Nourishment.
Not a rigid prescription.
Real science, applied to your real life.
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