Growing older does not mean you have to stop building or maintaining muscle. After 75, getting enough protein, staying physically active, and doing appropriate strength exercises become especially important for maintaining strength and independence.
The image suggests millet, a nutritious whole grain. Millet can be part of a muscle-supporting diet, although it is not more powerful than eggs and no food can transform muscle in a single day. Eggs remain an excellent source of high-quality protein.
Here is an easy way to prepare millet as part of a balanced, protein-rich meal.
Ingredients
- ½ cup dry millet
- 1½ cups water or milk
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds or walnuts
- ½ banana, sliced
- A handful of berries
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
Step 1: Rinse the Millet
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