Research

Macro partitioning

Adequate protein intake is easily obtainable on vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based diets without meat consumption, refuting the need for excessive animal protein.

You do not need to eat meat to get enough protein. Most Americans, including vegetarians, consume nearly double the recommended daily amount of protein. Focus on variety in plant foods to ensure you get all essential amino acids.

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Evidence is presented that adequate protein is easily obtainable from vegetarian, vegan, and other diets that contain significantly less meat and fewer animal foods than the standard American diet.
Christopher D. Gardner et al. · American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine · 2017

Why this rating

Based on national dietary data (NHANES) and Institute of Medicine recommendations.

Source

Food Revolution

Christopher D. Gardner et al. · American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine · 2017

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