Nutrition
Food is the most powerful daily lever you have. In the second half of life, the goal shifts from cutting calories to building strength — enough protein, smart whole foods, and the nutrients that keep your body and brain humming.
- ✓ Aim for 25–30g of protein per meal
- ✓ Eat the rainbow for polyphenols
- ✓ Hydrate before you feel thirsty
- ✓ Front-load the day with breakfast protein
Articles on nutrition
The Focus on Protein
The real numbers behind a protein-first second half of life — how to calculate your daily target from your ideal body weight, why 30 grams per meal is the trigger (not the cap), and the simple eating approach I built around it.
The Mediterranean Diet After 50: The Most Proven Way to Eat for a Long Life
If you only adopt one eating pattern for your heart and brain, the evidence points clearly to this one. Here's what it actually is, what a landmark trial showed, and how to start without overhauling your kitchen.
The 10% That Changes Everything: Why Losing a Little Weight Does So Much
You don't need to get back to your wedding-day weight to transform your health. The research shows that losing just 5–10% of your body weight can move nearly every number that matters — sometimes even reversing type 2 diabetes.
Are Eggs Bad for You? What the Science Says About Dietary Cholesterol
For decades we were told to fear the cholesterol in eggs. The science has shifted — and it's more reassuring, and more individual, than the old headlines. Here's what's actually known.
Eating for a Sharper Brain: The Mediterranean Approach
What you put on your plate today is quietly shaping the brain you'll have in 20 years. Here's the eating pattern researchers keep coming back to — and how to start it without giving up the foods you love.
Helpful nutrition picks
A short, honest shortlist to save you the research.
Grass-Fed Whey or Pea Protein
An easy 25–30g scoop helps you hit the higher protein targets that protect aging muscle.
View Recommendation Affiliate link — we may earn a commission.Electrolyte Hydration Mix
Sodium, potassium, and magnesium without the sugar — handy for active days and warm weather.
View Recommendation Affiliate link — we may earn a commission.Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (High Polyphenol)
A Mediterranean-diet staple linked to heart and brain health. Look for a recent harvest date.
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