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Woman shares 3 wholesome, protein-rich dinner recipes that help her ‘keep a flat tummy at 60’: Avocado pasta, pumpkin…

Want to wake up with a snatched waist? Try out these three satisfying dinner recipes that are balanced and loaded with proteins.

Updated on: Mar 01, 2026 3:02 PM IST
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Maintaining a flat tummy can feel increasingly challenging with age, particularly for women navigating hormonal fluctuations, slower metabolism and changes in body composition. Bloating, water retention and shifts in fat distribution are common, making consistency with nutrition all the more important. However, focusing on balanced, protein-rich meals not only helps support metabolic health but also promotes satiety and weight management.

Try out Gina's dinner recipes to wake up with a flat tummy next day! (Image generated via Google Gemini)
Try out Gina's dinner recipes to wake up with a flat tummy next day! (Image generated via Google Gemini)

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Gina Drewalowski, a 60-year-old German content creator, has shared three satisfying and wholesome dinner recipes packed with balanced macros and rich in protein - meals she says help her maintain a flat tummy at 60.

In an Instagram video shared on February 27, she states, “Not every day is a flat-tummy day - and that’s perfectly okay. Especially in the evening, nourishing your body with balanced, protein-rich meals matters. These are just feel-good dinner ideas - always adapt them to your personal lifestyle and needs!”

Check out the recipes below!

Pumpkin protein wrap

Ingredients:

  • ¼ grated Hokkaido pumpkin
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp grated cheese
  • Feta, spinach, red pepper and turkey
  • Salt and pepper

Method:

  1. Mix grated pumpkin, egg and cheese.
  2. Spread thinly on baking paper.
  3. Bake at 180°C for 30 to 40 minutes until golden.
  4. Fill with feta, vegetables and turkey.
  5. Roll up, drizzle with olive oil or yoghurt sauce if desired, and serve.

Macros per portion:

  • 430 kcal (approx)
  • 46 g protein
  • 20 g carbs
  • 20 g fat

Avocado pistachio pasta with prawns

Ingredients:

  • 75 g spaghetti (dry)
  • ½ avocado
  • Pistachios
  • Parmesan
  • 120 g prawns
  • Garlic
  • Rocket
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Method:

  1. Blend avocado, pistachios and parmesan into a smooth, creamy sauce.
  2. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
  3. Saute prawns with garlic until cooked through.
  4. Combine pasta, prawns and sauce.
  5. Finish with rocket and a drizzle of olive oil, then serve.

Macros per portion:

  • 707 kcal (approx)
  • 45 g protein
  • 68 g carbs
  • 31 g fat

Caramelised carrots on whipped feta

Ingredients:

  • Light feta blended with 100 g Skyr (or yoghurt)
  • Carrots roasted with olive oil and honey
  • Lime zest
  • Pecans

Method:

  1. Blend feta and Skyr until smooth and creamy.
  2. Roast carrots at high heat until tender and caramelised.
  3. Spread the feta cream onto a plate.
  4. Top with roasted carrots, lime zest and pecans.
  5. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and serve.

Macros per portion:

  • 430 kcal (approx)
  • 32 g protein
  • 25 g carbs
  • 22 g fat

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.

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