Food choices Quote by Sharon Palmer

“Historically, many cultures from around the world obtained the vast majority of protein calories from plants and not animals—either wild or domestic [99,100]. Consumption…

— William J. Ripple

Beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds are also a great meat alternative. They are high in protein, iron and magnesium and contain little to…

— Joshua Rosenthal

“Whether through grains, beans, or even fruit, there’s plenty of protein in a plant-strong diet. We only need 5-8% of our calories from protein,…

— Rip Esselstyn

I used to be a steak and potatoes kind of guy - now it's just for special occasions. I eat a lot more fish,…

— Luke Perry

“The high level of meat and saturated fat consumption in the USA and other high-income countries exceeds nutritional needs and contributes to high rates…

— Polly Walker

A 'healthy diet' includes meals rich in whole grains, vegetables, nuts and fruits. Lean protein such as fish and chicken are recommended, and processed…

— Margaret Cuomo

A steak needs fat to taste great.

— Tom Colicchio

“A similar cautionary note that applies to nonwheat grains also applies to legumes (outside of peanuts). Kidney beans, black beans, Spanish beans, lima beans,…

— William Davis

Normally after a game I want to eat something that I know is filling. Steak is one of my options for protein. For me,…

— Mike Conley Jr

It's a common myth that athletes and other highly active people need the protein from meat and dairy to fuel their activities and build…

— Sharon Gannon

Elsewhere the paper notes that vegetarians and vegans (including athletes) 'meet and exceed requirements' for protein. And, to render the whole we-should-worry-about-getting-enough-protein-and-therefore-eat-meat idea even…

— Jonathan Safran Foer

“The three irrefutable facts about health and foods are these: Vegetables, beans, seeds, fruits, and nuts are good for you. Excessive amounts of meat…

— Joel Fuhrman