"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 least,” says Christopher Gardner, PhD, professor of medicine at Stanford Prevention Research Center in Palo Alto, Calif., and one of the committee members.

Experts have long touted the benefits of a plant-based diet, but this recommendation illustrates just how strong the evidence has become. “We know that people who consume more plant foods are healthier overall, and specifically have a lower risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and even mental health and memory issues,” says Vanita Rahman, MD, clinic director at the Barnard Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

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https://www.consumerreports.org/health/nutrition-healthy-eating/the-case-for-eating-more-plant-based-protein-a1206771019/

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