Ep. 7: Are You Getting Enough Protein?

Where do you get your protein if you eat only plants? Protein is one of the four main food parts – “pro” meaning “for” and “tein” meaning “life.” The chains of protein create structures throughout the body. Our body and our muscles need protein. Protein, in turn, is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Four of these are essential. How much protein do you need when eating whole-food plant-based foods? And which foods have protein? (You may be surprised.) Can you get too much protein? What is all the controversy and confusion around protein? We talk about how when you “eat the plants,” you will get protein. Find the bonus recipes mentioned in today’s show and other bonuses at EatPlantsFeelWhole.com.