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.
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
DOI 10.1177/1559827617696289
narrative_review · n=609Cited 14×
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