In health-conscious communities, there’s a lot of myths about animal versus plant protein, with advocates for both extremes promoting only one or the other. The science is more complex than the typical arguments though, including what we know about protein quality, digestibility, essential versus non-essential amino acids, complementary nutrients, how different proteins impact the gut microbiome, and even how much protein we need to survive versus thrive. So, this week on The Whole View, Stacy and I make yet another argument for moderation, buoyed by scientific evidence and a holistic criteria.
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