The Role of Animal Protein in Optimal Health

This chapter explores the role of animal protein in optimal health, discussing the potential health effects of consuming low amounts of animal protein and highlighting the findings from natural experiments and societal-level numbers. It also touches on the protein leverage hypothesis and the recommended amount of protein intake. The conversation shifts to the topic of protein and the environment, criticizing the current industrial row crop food system and discussing the need for a sustainable and regenerative food model.