Food For Thought, Part 5 – Animal Protein TSSP156

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What’s the big deal is about protein and why it is so important for good health? In this ‘Food For Thought’ series Episode, you’ll get the basics about protein, and more specific details about animal protein.

Cathy starts by explaining what protein is, and why your body requires it, including how it works for keeping blood sugar levels balanced and stable. Cathy compares animal protein to plant protein – nutritionally speaking, so you’ll know what the differences are. When Cathy dives into the nutritional profile of animal protein, you will discover one particular nutrient that is available in animal sources of protein, but not available in plant sources of protein. There will be a separate Episode in this series that’ll be all about plant protein – stay tuned!