Merina Nutrition

Recipes

High-protein recipes designed for women over 40. Every recipe includes full nutrition facts.

Classic High-Protein Chicken Bowl
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Classic High-Protein Chicken Bowl

38g protein420 cal
Prep: 10minCook: 15minServes 4

You know what's funny about evidence-based nutrition? The meals that actually work are almost never complicated. No rare superfoods, no 47-step recipes, no ingredients you need a specialty store to...

Mediterranean Salmon Plate
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Mediterranean Salmon Plate

Prep: 10minCook: 15minServes 4

If you could eat one meal that fights inflammation, supports your brain, strengthens your bones, AND tastes absolutely incredible — wouldn't you want that recipe? That's exactly what this...

Simple Science-Backed Protein Bowl
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Simple Science-Backed Protein Bowl

Prep: 10minCook: 10minServes 2

Happy National Nutrition Month! If you've ever scrolled through social media and felt completely overwhelmed by contradictory nutrition advice, you're not alone. A 2024 study published in Nutrients...

Make-Ahead Protein Breakfast Jars
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Make-Ahead Protein Breakfast Jars

30g protein385 cal

Breakfast is the meal most likely to get skipped, and when it does happen, it rarely packs enough protein. Sound like your morning? You are not alone. Research shows that most people front-load their...

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High Protein Breakfast Bowl Blood Sugar Stabilizing Recipe

38g protein495 cal
Prep: 10minCook: 10minServes 2

Healthy fats aren't optional for hormone health - they're essential. This chicken avocado power bowl delivers 38g of complete protein plus the monounsaturated fats, omega-3s, and micronutrients your...

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables
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Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

38g protein395 cal

If you want a meal that delivers serious protein, loads of colorful vegetables, and requires almost zero hands-on effort, this is it. One sheet pan. One oven. Thirty minutes from start to table. The...

3-Day Weekend Protein Prep Guide
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3-Day Weekend Protein Prep Guide

42g protein420 cal

Here's a question: what if you could spend about two hours on a Sunday afternoon and have five high-protein meals ready to grab all week? No scrambling at 6 PM wondering what's for dinner. No...

Greek Yogurt Protein Bowl
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Greek Yogurt Protein Bowl

35g protein450 cal

Some mornings, you just need breakfast to be easy. Not "complicated recipe with ten steps" easy - we're talking three minutes, one bowl, done. This Greek Yogurt Protein Bowl delivers 35g of protein...

High-Protein Egg Scramble
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High-Protein Egg Scramble

32g protein420 cal

If you're looking for a quick breakfast that actually supports your muscles during menopause, this high-protein egg scramble is about to become your new best friend. It takes less than 15 minutes...

Post-Workout Protein Smoothie
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Post-Workout Protein Smoothie

35g protein380 cal

If you've ever finished a workout and wondered, "Am I actually doing enough to protect my muscles?" - you're not alone. During menopause, our bodies need a little extra support to hold onto the lean...

Chocolate Protein Mousse
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Chocolate Protein Mousse

25g protein285 cal

Rich, creamy, deeply chocolatey - and packed with 25g of protein. This dessert proves you don't have to sacrifice indulgence for health. Perfect for Valentine's date night or anytime you need...