"Where do you get your protein?"

From eating plants. We have been programmed to believe that the only source of protein is from meat — Plant-based foods contain plenty of high-quality protein that is actually easier for your body to digest and assimilate. Plant proteins are found inside plant cells, the walls of which are made of the rigid material we call fiber. Fiber passes through our system in a nice, orderly fashion, giving us healthy, regular bowel movements. Animal proteins are loaded with cholesterol, which our bodies aren't well-equipped to break down. It constipates us. When absorbed into our blood, cholesterol makes our blood thick, clogs our arteries, and kills more Americans than anything else. By eating a variety of plants including greens, it is easy to get 100% "complete" protein, including 8 essential amino acids.

Heat damages proteins, causing the amino acid chains to congeal. Damaged protein is unusable and can be harmful to your body, causing inflammation. When food is cooked above 118 F, essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and enzymes are lost. Amino acids, the building blocks of protein, begin to deteriorate at that temperature and are completely destroyed at 160 F. Too much protein causes harm, but you almost never hear about that. The American Cancer Society studied 80,000 people over 10 years. Participants who ate meat three times a week or more gained more weight than those who consumed more vegetables.