Diet rich in plant proteins can help women stay healthy as they age. Plant protein consumption was associated with fewer heart conditions, cancer, diabetes, and cognitive decline.
Those who consumed more animal protein were 6% less likely to be healthy than those who consumed plant protein. The benefits of plant proteins could derive from plant-based food components, rather than proteins. But the findings support the recommendation that women should eat most of their protein in the form of fruits, vegetables, nuts and animal proteins.