Protein Sources Matter

Replacing carbs with proteins from plants may be better than doing so with meat proteins.
USA Today (9/7, Hellmich) reports, "If you're trying to cut carbs, it may be better for your health to eat more protein and fat from plant sources than animal sources," according to research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Investigators "followed 85,168 women and 44,548 men for several decades." The researchers found that "participants who replaced carbs with protein and fat from animal sources were more likely to die from all causes, including cancer and heart disease." The Los Angeles Times (9/6, Stein) "Booster Shots" blog, the CNN (9/6) "The Chart" blog, and HealthDay (9/6, Gardner) also covered the story.