From muscle building and metabolism to hormonal balance and disease prevention, protein is an essential nutrient for women's health.Women of all ages need enough protein to help us with our  energy, focus, appetite control, and for tissue repair. Across different life stages like pregnancy and menopause, protein becomes even more critical, supporting fetal development, maintaining muscle tissue and bone density, and managing moods, hormonal fluctuations, weight gain, and even sleep.Understanding this macronutrient's importance and making sure we’re getting adequate protein in our diet can lead to better health and quality of life.So, if you're asking yourself, “how much protein should I have a day”, you'll want to tune into Cody's deep dive on women and protein. This episode will guide you on the ideal daily protein intake for you to:Optimize your hormone levelsImprove your muscle mass and support your ideal body compositionto prevent age-related muscle lossand to support optimal healthDid you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.You can watch full episodes on YouTube now as well. Like and Subscribe to the It's Hertime Podcast HERE!Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody and Jess on Instagram:@codyjeansanders@jesstoolson@mixhers