I've heard and read wfpb docs like McDougall, Gregor, etc saying we shouldn't be consuming that much protein in a day. I dont doubt that wfpb protein is as good or better than non wfpb options, my concern is to go against doctors in this space who say it has a negative impact on kidneys and liver and is not recommended to get more than like 30-70g max.
There are many experts in this space, and I quote a handful in the podcast episode. Brenda Davis, for instance, recommends higher amounts of plant proteins than Greger, and she explains also that plant proteins do not have negative impacts on our organs. (Animal proteins? Another story.) So, in the end, we have to make our own decisions, but I'm confident -- including and especially by all of the data and research shared by female doctors and nutritionists looking at peri and post menopausal women -- that more protein is indeed optimal.
The reason newspapers rarely print pro-plant protein comments or articles is financial. They accept advertising money from the meat, dairy, and egg industries unless there is a specific prohibition on them (there isn't). Also, ubiquitous advertisers in newspapers are restaurants and grocery stores, most/all of which profit from the sale of animal protein. It's unfortunate that most of the 'news' we get is through the biased lens of their financial interests.
I've heard and read wfpb docs like McDougall, Gregor, etc saying we shouldn't be consuming that much protein in a day. I dont doubt that wfpb protein is as good or better than non wfpb options, my concern is to go against doctors in this space who say it has a negative impact on kidneys and liver and is not recommended to get more than like 30-70g max.
There are many experts in this space, and I quote a handful in the podcast episode. Brenda Davis, for instance, recommends higher amounts of plant proteins than Greger, and she explains also that plant proteins do not have negative impacts on our organs. (Animal proteins? Another story.) So, in the end, we have to make our own decisions, but I'm confident -- including and especially by all of the data and research shared by female doctors and nutritionists looking at peri and post menopausal women -- that more protein is indeed optimal.
Thank you Colleen! Its stressful to know 100% what the right thing is, I appreciate your guidance!
Thank you for caring enough and educating the editor. I’m sure you’ve planted the seed. 🌱🌱💚
The reason newspapers rarely print pro-plant protein comments or articles is financial. They accept advertising money from the meat, dairy, and egg industries unless there is a specific prohibition on them (there isn't). Also, ubiquitous advertisers in newspapers are restaurants and grocery stores, most/all of which profit from the sale of animal protein. It's unfortunate that most of the 'news' we get is through the biased lens of their financial interests.