Jessica Knurick

I think also you have to think about, in terms of protein, what types of protein you're getting.

And there's certain demographics that are maybe a bit deficient in protein.

Older adults, we tend to see, could use a bit more protein.

People recovering from injuries or surgery could use a bit more protein.

Yes, because if you're going to follow a vegan diet, you certainly can get enough protein and adequate protein, but it takes a bit more knowledge in terms of what sources you're getting that food from.

And so those specific demographics we're looking at, but on average, Americans get adequate protein.

Well, it depends how much.

Obviously, anything, if you're consuming, over-consuming anything, it can be detrimental.

But most people aren't over-consuming protein and could probably, you know, they just raised the recommended amount of protein in the latest dietary guidelines.

And that falls in line with research.

There's not a huge concern there for the average American, but it is a bit higher than what we've recommended.

It depends on the rest of your diet, but they're just over-consuming calories at that point.

Is that correct?

If you're physically active and you're doing a lot of weightlifting, you are probably going to want a bit more protein.

not necessitate more protein, though.

Yeah, I heard someone call the new pyramid a food tornado, because it's a flipped pyramid.

Yeah, so it's the dietary guidelines.

So the pyramid is the visual representation of the guidelines.

So the first food pyramid came out in the early 90s, which is funny that you say that because I was in elementary school when the food pyramid was out.

And so that makes sense to me as a pyramid, that the smallest amount means eat sparingly because that's how I learned it.