vegetable protein

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• February 25, 2013
  Protein, Puberty, and Pollutants

  The early onset of puberty in girls associated with animal protein consumption may be due to endocrine disrupting chemical pollutants in the meat supply.
• December 17, 2012
  Nonhuman Molecules Lining Our Arteries

  The foreign meat molecule Neu5Gc builds up in human tumors and atherosclerotic plaques and may play an inflammatory role in the progression of both diseases.
• November 9, 2012
  Protein and Heart Disease

  Why is the intake of animal protein associated with heart disease--even independent of saturated fat—and the intake of plant protein protective?
• October 9, 2012
  Paleolithic Lessons

  An evolutionary argument for a plant-based diet is presented, in contrast to "paleo" fad diets.
• October 4, 2012
  Too Much Soy May Neutralize Benefits

  Vegans consuming 7-18 servings of soy foods a day may end up with circulating IGF-1 levels comparable to those who eat meat.
• October 3, 2012
  Animalistic Plant Proteins

  While animal proteins increase levels of the cancer-promoting growth hormone IGF-1, and most plant proteins bring levels down, "high quality" plant proteins such as soy may not significantly affect..
• September 20, 2012
  Some Prostates Are Larger than Others

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH—an enlarged prostate gland—affects 80% of older men, but like many other Western chronic diseases it appears to be a consequence of our diet.
• July 26, 2012
  Uprooting the Leading Causes of Death

  Death in America is largely a foodborne illness. Focusing on studies published just over the last year in peer-reviewed scientific medical journals, Dr. Greger offers practical advice on how best to..