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TIL the recommended daily protein intake is 46 grams (g) for an adult female and 56g for an adult male. This is 0.8g per kilogram of body mass (0.36g per pound). Endurance and strength athletes require more.In the United States, average protein consumption for females is about 70g and for males 98g.
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TIL the recommended daily protein intake is 46 grams (g) for an adult female and 56g for an adult male. This is 0.8g per kilogram of body mass (0.36g per pound). Endurance and strength athletes require more.In the United States, average protein consumption for females is about 70g and for males 98g.

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u/James_Fortis — 12 hours ago
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Researchers analyzed 7764 participants for a link between coronary heart disease (CHD), diet and genetics. They found that ideal adherence to a healthy plant-based diet was associated with a 20% lower CHD risk among those at low genetic risk and a 44% lower CHD risk among those at high genetic risk.

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u/James_Fortis — 1 day ago
Forks Over Knives (2011) - An exploration on why the United States is getting sicker and heavier, and how a healthy plant-based diet can help us take a new path [01:36:01]

Forks Over Knives (2011) - An exploration on why the United States is getting sicker and heavier, and how a healthy plant-based diet can help us take a new path [01:36:01]

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