Is eating more Plant-Based Protein a good thing?

"The Case for Eating More Plant-Based Protein."
The evidence for big health benefits has never been clearer. Here's how to get the right amount.

New Dietary Guidelines are expected to be issued this year, and there may be major changes. For the first time, the guidelines advisory committee recommends that people favor plant protein over animal sources—even those that are considered healthy, such as chicken and fish. “Beans, peas, and lentils would move to the top of the list of protein sources, encouraging people to emphasize those, while red meat moves to the bottom as the protein source you should eat...
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Is eating Processed Foods harmful?

" Is It Okay to Eat Some Processed Foods? "

The latest evidence suggests that while certain processed foods are harmful to your health, others might not be.

We’ve heard a lot in the past few years about how unhealthy ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) are. These industrially manufactured foods, such as chips and packaged cookies, are typically high in sugar, salt, and fat and often contain a long list of chemical ingredients. A 2024 review of 45 studies in The BMJ linked eating a high UPF diet to 32 health conditions, including obesity, cancer, heart disease, and depression. UPFs make up about 60...
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