Last month, I got real ‘science-y’ and did a deep dive into protein equivalents.  As a reminder, not all protein sources are created equal, and those who stay away from meat should pay special attention to protein pairings.  For example, not only does an ounce of steak and an ounce of tofu differ in calories, they also differ in amino acid content, which is important.  If you are a vegan or vegetarian, I encourage you to consume as many ‘complementary’ proteins as possible. 

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