The Protein Truth: Keep It Simple, Smart & Sane After 40

Let’s get one thing straight—you do not need to outsmart your metabolism with some new super-supplement, app, or fat-burning voodoo.

I see you, my fellow health researchers, overachievers, and Type A checklist-champions. You’re diving headfirst into carb cycling, intermittent fasting, macros, micros, and everything in between. But when it comes to fat loss after 40, here’s the truth most people won’t say out loud:

👉 Whole food protein will do the job.

Mic drop. End scene. Blog over.

Okay… maybe not over, but you get the point.

Why Protein Deserves the Spotlight

If you're trying to reset your metabolism after 40, you don’t need to hack it—you need to fuel it with what it actually understands.

And protein? That’s the language your metabolism speaks fluently.

• It’s nutrient-dense (meaning fewer empty calories)
  
  

• It builds and preserves muscle (the stuff that actually burns fat)
  
  

• And most importantly, it keeps your blood sugar stable, your cravings in check, and your metabolism humming
  
  

Sounds magical, right? It’s not. It’s just biological common sense. But it works.

But What About the Newest Protein Powder/Cleanse/Hack?

I get asked this all the time:

“Dr. Jae, what’s the best type of protein?”

My answer: The one that came from something you could hunt, grow, or pronounce.

Now listen, I’m not anti-supplement. I’m pro-supplement when necessary. Some people need protein powders to hit their numbers—especially if you're busy, on the go, or not hungry enough to chew through a steak three times a day. That’s fine.

But if you're just starting out? Keep it simple. Please.

No need to waste money on the latest “clinically-formulated, collagen-enhanced, grass-fed unicorn blend.” You don’t need to game the system. You just need to feed it.

What the Labs Tell Me (Spoiler: You’re Overthinking It)

I’ve reviewed thousands of labs, and here's what I see again and again:

• People struggling to lose fat aren’t eating enough real protein.

• They're undernourished but over-supplemented.

• They're burning out their kidneys on synthetic junk and wondering why they feel worse after doing “all the right things.”
  
  

Let me make it easy for you:

• Whole food = safe

• Whole food = effective

• Whole food = the long game
  
  

For the Overthinkers in the Room

I know many of you are brilliant. You’ve got spreadsheets. You’re tracking every bite, every step, every gram of protein. And I love you for it. But hear me:

You don’t have to optimize your protein down to the molecular level.

Just eat the chicken.

Or the eggs. Or the beans. Or the steak. Or the tofu.
Whatever works for your gut, your ethics, and your lifestyle.

Action Step: Start Here

Want the simplest place to begin? Do these three things:

1. Prioritize protein at every meal – real food first.
   
   

2. Stop overthinking the source – just avoid processed, chemical-laced options.
   
   

3. Download my free Fat Loss Over 40 Guide – it’s growing every week, kind of like my houseplants when I forget they exist.
   
   

And if you really want to dial it in based on your body, not someone’s TikTok theory, schedule your Exploratory Panel. I’ll show you exactly how your body is processing (or not processing) the nutrients you’re working so hard to take in.

👉 Click here to get started

Final Thought

If there’s one thing I want you to remember, it’s this:

Don’t complicate what your body is begging you to simplify.
Real food. Real protein. Real results.

You’ve got this.

– Dr. Jae

PS. Want to get the specifics???? Here’s my Free Guide- Download it Today!

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