Plant-Based Protein: Journey from “Meatless” to Elevated Cuisine
Americans are told they eat too much meat and experts from the American Medical Association to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are recommending more plant-based meals. From Meatless Mondays to Vegan Before 6 to flexitarian – a significant percentage of consumers – led by Millennials and GenZ — are changing their diets to be more plant-focused, for a variety of reasons. But are plant based diets nutritious and safe across the lifecycle? Can children, athletes, expectant moms and even the elderly thrive on a plant based diet? Join David Grotto, MS, RDN, author of The Best Things You Can Eat, nutrition expert and Nutrition Manager for Morningstar Farms®, as he explores the growing trend of plant based diets and examine their nutritional adequacy as well as showcase enticing ways to offer veggie cuisine that is sure to please the most discerning palate.
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