Protein isn't just for building muscle. Average protein consumption in the United States is 16% of the total diet. People who eat more protein have better metabolism and retain muscle mass as they age.
We talk about a lot of topics on this podcast, but something that we haven't discussed thoroughly in a single episode is the overarching view of what I would consider a "healthy" dietary pattern.
I think that would be a helpful discussion so In this episode of the podcast, we break down the 9 components that I would consider to be important aspects of a health promoting dietary pattern.