Meat vs. plant protein: New evidence
Why plant protein matters
One thing’s for sure: we need to consume protein. It plays a role in metabolism, immune response, growth and tissue repair. It also supports our immune system, acts as an energy source and helps store and transport nutrients.
In short, there’s not a single part of the body that isn’t reliant on protein to function.
But there are a lot of open questions about how much protein we need and where that protein should come from.
Why the confusion?
The WHO recommends consuming 0.83 g of protein per kilogram of weight each day. That’s about 0.36 g per pound of body weight.
For someone who weighs 10 stone, that’s 50.4 g of protein per day. Simple… except it’s not.
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