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Cottage cheese (full fat) for Seniors (50+)

11g 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

11g

264 kcal

Daily target (70kg)

~84g

protein per day

Per 100g portion

11g

Servings/day to hit target

8×

~2112 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. Cottage cheese (full fat) checks those boxes — slightly less protein than low-fat per 100g but more satiating.

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