In 2016, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics stated that a plant-based diet could provide all the nutritional requirements of adults, children, and those who were pregnant or breastfeeding. Plant foods provide more than enough protein for the body’s needs. Agreed, there is a bit of less protein in a vegetarian diet than a meat-eater’s diet, but this is actually good for you. Excess protein has been linked to kidney stones, osteoporosis, and possibly heart disease and some cancers. A diet focused on beans, whole grains, and vegetables contains adequate amounts of protein without the excessive amount most meat-eaters get.
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