Do plants really have all the protein you need?

Research that calls the need for protein from animal sources into question.

Protein is a big topic, and one that generates huge profits for the food industry. Stick a ‘high in protein’ label on any food and it will fly off the shelves. 

A particularly stubborn and common myth about protein is that plants are somehow incomplete or inferior when it comes to protein so you desperately need supplements,  combine them with other foods or better yet, eat animal protein. 

Another myth, used to market vegan products, is that animal free protein foods are actually healthier than their non-vegan counterparts. 

Both take a reductionist view and neither is going to serve you well if you’re worrying about your protein intake. 

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