On today's show, we discuss a controversial topic in the health world, protein. Whether it be from plants, powders, animal flesh... there are so many ways to get your daily quota. In the end, there is no one size fits all solution. We distill down the facts and you need to decide what works best for you. Whether you go all in on plants or include some meat to satisfy your protein needs, one thing we can all agree on... quality is essential.

In this episode, we discuss:

Our current favourite sources of protein
Macro and micro nutrients
Protein is needed for a healthy immune system
Children, pregnant women, and athletes need more protein
30 grams of protein within the first 30 minutes of waking for weight loss
We aren't perfect
All plants contain protein
Ditch the faux meats
Benefits of consuming meat
Vitamin B12: cyanocobalamin vs. methylcobalamin
If you only eat plants, make sure you are topped up on these nutrients
Factory farms, hormones, methane gas, and other problems associated with eating meat
Eat meat less often but insist on quality
Greens are the #1 way to transform your health
Plants (in general) are very alkaline forming in the body
Large scale agriculture is killing animals, too
It's time to drop the diet labels... vegan, paleo, etc.
Honour your own health journey
Protein rich, plant-based foods
Symptoms of protein deficiency

059: Pick Your Protein Wisely