Stop Worrying About Protein, Dietary Fiber Is the Real Macronutrient You Need
You’re already getting more than enough protein – but you’re probably not getting nearly enough dietary fiber, according to experts. iStock/sveta_zarzamora Proponents of plant-based diets often have their protein intake judged by outsiders who claim the vegan diet can’t provide nearly enough protein to sustain a healthy lifestyle. But it turns out that protein is not really the concern. Most experts, including Kathy Freston and Bruce Friedrich, authors of “Clean Protein,” agree that if you’re eating enough calories, you’re getting enough protein. That said, there is one nutrient most Americans…
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