It’s Not Just How Much Protein: Understanding Why Protein Quality Matters
It’s Not Just How Much Protein: Understanding Why Protein Quality Matters In short: The number of grams on a protein label is only half the story. What matters is how much of that protein your body can digest, absorb and use, and whether it carries the essential amino acids that muscle repair needs. Experts measure […]
When Better Nutrition Builds Back Strength: A Cycle Worth Understanding
When Better Nutrition Builds Back Strength: A Cycle Worth Understanding In short: Illness, surgery and recovery can increase the body’s need for protein and energy at exactly the time appetite drops. When intake falls short, the body may break down its own muscle, causing weakness and fatigue and slowing down recovery. Experts suggest 1.2 to […]
Energy-Dense High-Protein Nutrition: What Is EDHP and Why Does It Matter?
Energy-Dense High-Protein Nutrition: What Is EDHP and Why Does It Matter? Walk into any pharmacy or scroll any shopping app and you’ll find a wall of protein. Protein powders, protein bars, protein biscuits, even protein chips. The number on the front keeps getting bigger: 20 g, 25 g, 30 g. For a young person at […]
COPD and Nutrition: What Should a Person With COPD Eat?
COPD and Nutrition: What & How Should a Person With COPD Eat? If you or someone you love has COPD, you’ve probably heard a lot about inhalers, oxygen levels and breathing exercises. Food tends to come up last, if at all. Maybe a quick “eat healthy” at the end of a consultation. That’s a pity, […]