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German creator Gina Drewalowski shares simple, balanced meals she says support metabolic health and satiety.
Protein-rich dinners that are satisfying, balanced and easy to make.
Maintaining a flat tummy can become harder with age, especially due to hormonal changes, slower metabolism and shifts in body composition. However, balanced, protein-rich dinners can help support metabolism, reduce overeating and promote overall wellbeing.
Gina Drewalowski, a 60-year-old German content creator, recently shared three satisfying dinner recipes that she says help her maintain a flat tummy at 60. In her Instagram post, she reminded viewers to focus on nourishment, not perfection.
“Not every day is a flat-tummy day – and that’s perfectly okay,” she wrote. She added that eating balanced meals in the evening can help the body feel “warm, satisfying & full of goodness.”
Here are the three protein-rich dinner ideas she shared:
Pumpkin Protein Wrap: A Low-Carb, High-Protein Comfort Meal
Ingredients:
• ¼ grated Hokkaido pumpkin
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp grated cheese
• Feta, spinach, red pepper and turkey
• Salt and pepper
Method:
• Mix pumpkin, egg and cheese.
• Spread thinly on baking paper.
• Bake at 180°C for 30–40 minutes.
• Fill with feta, vegetables and turkey.
• Roll and serve with olive oil or yoghurt sauce if desired.
Macros Per Portion
• 430 kcal
• 46 g protein
• 20 g carbs
• 20 g fat
Avocado Pistachio Pasta With Prawns: Creamy And Protein-Packed
Ingredients:
• 75 g spaghetti
• ½ avocado
• Pistachios
• Parmesan
• 120 g prawns
• Garlic, rocket
• 1 tsp olive oil
Method:
• Blend avocado, pistachios and parmesan into sauce.
• Cook pasta as instructed.
• Sauté prawns with garlic.
• Combine pasta, sauce and prawns.
• Top with rocket and olive oil.
Macros Per Portion
• 707 kcal
• 45 g protein
• 68 g carbs
• 31 g fat
Caramelised Carrots On Whipped Feta: Light, Flavourful And Filling
Ingredients:
• Light feta blended with 100 g Skyr or yoghurt
• Carrots roasted with olive oil and honey
• Lime zest
• Pecans
Method:
• Blend feta and Skyr until smooth.
• Roast carrots until caramelised.
• Spread feta cream on a plate.
• Top with carrots, lime zest and pecans.
Macros Per Portion
• 430 kcal
• 32 g protein
• 25 g carbs
• 22 g fat
Focus On Nourishment, Not Restriction
Drewalowski encouraged people to adapt recipes to their own lifestyle. “Nourish your body with love, not restriction,” she wrote.
Her recipes highlight the importance of protein, balanced fats and whole ingredients. Such meals can help improve satiety, support muscle health and reduce late-night hunger.
March 06, 2026, 21:07 IST