Did you know that our protein needs can be easily met on a total plant-based diet... As infants we grow very quickly on a diet of breast milk alone. And protein accounts for only 5% of the calories in human breast milk. Nearly all plant foods contain more than 5% protein, while beans, peas, lentils, nuts, and seeds contain 15-25%, whole grains 8-17%, and soy products 35-50%. Diets rich in animal proteins are strongly associated with elevated cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease, as well as kidney stones, kidney disease, osteoporosis, and gout.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:22:16 +0000