The Protein Panic: Part 1/2

People seem to panic when it comes to getting enough protein, particularly when I mention plant-based diets.  Everyone seems to be worried about hitting protein requirements, even though I've never seen a case of protein deficiency in my 15 years of medical practice.  We now have an abundance of research confirming that even vegans who aren't paying particular attention to plant-based sources of protein are still hitting their daily goals.  I'm not suggesting we dismiss protein intake or minimize the potential risks of amino acid deficiency on plant-based diets, I'm simply stating that this whole protein panic has been blown way out of proportion.  We tend to associate protein intake with health and strength and the health halo that surrounds this macronutrient has always intrigued me.  At least we've avoided demonizing protein, like we've done with carbs and fat.  The attention protein gets seems to distract us from other nutrients of concern, like fiber, or iron.  We see these nutrient deficiencies regularly, yet everyone wants to talk about protein.  In this episode, I'll review protein, how it's made, what it does and why there's no need to panic!Read the full article here:https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/post/the-protein-panicGo check out my website for tons of free resources on how to transition towards a healthier diet and lifestyle.You can download my free plant-based recipes eBook and a ton of other free resources by visiting  the Digital Downloads tab of my website at https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/shopDon't forget to check out my blog at https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/blog You can also watch my educational videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpkQRXb7G-StAotV0dmahQCheck out my upcoming live events and free eCourse, where you'll learn more about how to create delicious plant-based recipes: https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/Go follow me on social media by visiting my Facebook page and Instagram accountshttps://www.facebook.com/plantbaseddrjuleshttps://www.instagram.com/plantbased_dr_jules/Last but not least, the best way to show your support and to help me spread my message is to subscribe to my podcast and to leave a 5 star review on Apple and Spotify!Thanks so much!Peace, love, plants!Dr. Jules