🧓 Seniors (50+)
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Cheddar for Seniors (50+)

25g protein per 100g · Complete

Strong pick

After 50, the body resists building muscle (anabolic resistance). Hitting 1.0–1.4g per kg with leucine-rich, easy-to-chew sources keeps strength and bone density.

The numbers

Per 100g
25g
403 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~84g
protein per day
Per 100g portion
25g
Servings/day to hit target
~1612 kcal from this food

Why it works for seniors (50+)

For seniors, look for soft texture, complete amino acids, high leucine — dairy, eggs, fish, tender meats. Cheddar checks those boxes aged hard cheese — protein-dense and rich.

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