Everything you need to know about protein, including why it’s vitally important for hormone health, how much we should be eating, and the best sources for optimal health.
Our protein recommendations
Aim for 1g of protein for every 1kg of ideal body weight. So for a 60kg woman, that’s 60g of protein a day and 20g at every meal.
Eat protein for breakfast. This will keep your blood sugar balanced for the rest of the day.
Our preferred sources of protein include high quality meat, fish and dairy products. Choose the best quality you can afford (ideally organic, grass-fed or wild sources) but remember that conventional meat is still a great source of bio-available nutrients.
Consume the whole animal. Organ meats, bone broth and cheaper cuts like shin, shank and ox tail are great, affordable sources of protein.
Choose oily fish, think SMASH (sardines, mackerel, anchovies, salmon and herring), which are an excellent source of Omega 3.
Soak, sprout or ferment vegetarian sources of protein such as whole grains, seeds, nuts and legumes to make them easier to digest.
Prioritise your protein in perimenopause and menopause to build muscle and support blood sugar balance.
