essential amino acid

Keep Calm! Plants have protein! “Keep Calm, Plants Have Protein!”. This phrase is printed on one of my favorite plant-promoting t-shirts. While I oftentimes cannot answer the question that most patients ask me, “How can I get more energy, doc?”, I can help them understand that a plant-based diet can provide them with all the protein they need!   How much protein do we need each day? A common misconception is the amount of protein we need to consume daily. A popular formula endorsed by those in the fitness industry is to consume 1-1.5 grams of protein per pound of body [...]