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Crystal MacGregor
Nutritional Consultant, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Review Article
Protein on the Plate: Decoding the Latest Science for a Healthy Planet and a Healthy You
Author(s): Stacey J Bell* and Crystal MacGregor
Context: Western societies get most of their protein from animals. Red meat especially has been associated in the literature with increased cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cancer. It is also blamed in the literature for adverse environmental effects. Objective: Switching people to 100% plant-based protein diets is implausible, and indeed such a solution has its own health implications. Design: The paper explores the literature to support a role for including one plant-based protein meal daily in the diet. First, we provide evidence as to why consuming too much animal protein may be unhealthy to humans and the environment. Second is a review of the potential risks of consuming all dietary protein from plant-based sources. Third, we pose a hybrid approach to include both types of d.. View more»