We've all heard that protein is crucial for healthy bones and muscles, but Americans eat too much of it. It turns out that claim may be overblown, but high-protein diets might not be the best weight-loss solution for everyone either. Today we'll discuss the role protein plays in the diet, how drinking can impact heart health and a new report on deaths in the workplace.
Guests:
- Monica Reinagel, nutritionist, chef, and creator of the Nutrition Diva podcast and NutritionOverEasy.com
- Dr. Gregory Marcus, Director of Clinical Research, Division of Cardiology at the University of California - San Francisco
- Rebecca Reindel, Safety and Health Specialist, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
For more information on protein, here is Monica Reinagel's cheat sheet to how much protein you'll find in common plant and animal foods.