156: Where Do You Get Your Protein? Maya Acosta

Healthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya Acosta

Protein is essential for weight loss, muscle mass, and overall health. But, where do we get it? Listen in as Maya outlines the risks of eating too much protein and if plant-based foods contain adequate protein.

Key takeaways to listen for

• Protein: What it is and how does our body synthesizes them
• Fad diets with high levels of animal-based protein
• Blue Zone living with a 90% plant-based diet
• Dangers of consuming too much animal-based protein - heart disease, a decline in kidney function, and carcinogenic. lack fiber
• Protein deficiency is rare
• Why should you consume plant-based protein to reduce your risks for chronic disease
• American Heart Association finally admits that you do not need to eat animal meat to get adequate protein

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine
• Dr. John McDougall

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