The Protein Problem: How the Source Affects Cardiovascular Risk

The Protein Problem: How the Source Affects Cardiovascular Risk
Nuts and seeds are the optimal sources of protein for a healthy heart and a long life. Vitchakorn Koonyosying/Unsplash
Joel Fuhrman
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Thanks to popular wisdom, we tend to consider animal protein our muscle-building dietary MVP.

High-animal protein weight loss diets are still a craze while plant protein from vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds is considered a “second string” source. But as usual, popular wisdom only gets part of the story right.

Joel Fuhrman
Joel Fuhrman
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Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing. He specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods.
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