Eating a wholesome, balanced diet is at the top of the list when it comes to maintaining health. But what, exactly, constitutes a healthful diet? Recent studies have suggested that substituting proteins for carbohydrates helps with weight management; now, a new study focuses on the types of protein we eat, and researchers say plant-based is better than animal-based protein.?

Dr. Mingyang Song - from the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston - and colleagues publish their work in JAMA Internal Medicine.

They note that protein sources "inevitably influence other components of diet, including macronutrients, micronutrients, and phytochemicals, that can in turn influence health outcomes."................Read more

Source: Medical News Today