BITESIZE: The New Protein Guidelines Reignited the Plant vs. Animal Debate
Protein recommendations have changed and not everyone is happy about it. Here's what the new federal protein guidelines actually mean for your health, and why the pushback is missing the point.
A recent PBS article argued that doubling the current protein guidelines would push people toward junk food and processed products. But as a cardiologist, Dr. Bret Scher explains why that concern, while understandable, is misplaced. The real issue isn't the target. It's the message around how to hit it.
In this discussion, you'll learn:
Why the original 0.8g/kg recommendation was never designed for…
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