Animal protein

Animal protein is valued for its amino acid profile and role in muscle and metabolic health.

Strong consensus

For pregnancy nutrition.

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The strongest voice

“Animal proteins are much higher then plant proteins and that's actually true every animal protein that's on the scale the dia scale is higher than every other plant protein”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:14:32

In their own words

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a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator recommend
“Animal protein is the most satiating macronutrient and can reduce cravings for sweets by fulfilling nutritional needs.”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:14:32

a nutritional sciences PhD recommend
“Animal proteins contain twice as many sulfur amino acids as plant proteins, which are needed for glutathione synthesis.”

a nutritional sciences PhD · source video · 00:21:00

a former research biochemist recommend
“Animal protein provides essential branched chain amino acids, particularly leucine, which causes an anabolic response necessary for muscle maintenance.”

a former research biochemist · source video

a GP with a Master of Public Health conditional
“Even one steak dinner a week can be beneficial and is a practical starting point for behavior change.”

a GP with a Master of Public Health · source video · 00:14:32

a certified naturopath recommend
“Animal protein provides micronutrients that support liver health”

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a certified naturopath recommend
“The best way to get taurine is through food, focusing on high quality animal protein.”

a certified naturopath · Instagram reel

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

Nutrient-dense foods

Nutrient-dense foods are widely embraced for supporting growth, digestion, and overall health.

Strong consensus

“the animal meat and these unprocessed foods that I just mentioned they they're the most convenient punching bag”

a GP with a Master of Public Health · source video · 00:06:30

Regenerative agriculture

Regenerative agriculture supports soil health and more nutritious food for people and planet.

Strong consensus

“there's a movement of regenerative agriculture which is fascinating which is using animals to help build soil which then sequesters carbon retains water and raises animals that have much higher quality meat and don't contribute to climate change and actually help reverse climate change”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:00:00

Meal prep

Meal prep is a warmly recommended habit for nourishing, low-stress eating.

Strong consensus

“if you take two hours on sunday ... cutting up your vegetables cooking in bulk maybe blending a bunch of smoothies ... we literally have all of our green smoothies for the entire week prepared”

a Harvard-trained gynecologist · source video · 00:08:30