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As you can see, beans, peas, nuts, seeds, lentils, and soy products have replaced animal-sourced proteins, even though these plant protein sources are not “complete” (meaning they lack at least one essential amino acid needed to synthesize a protein molecule). Plant proteins are also higher in both calories and carbohydrates. This erosion in complete proteins means that fewer ‘bio-available’ proteins are being served in school meals, hospitals, “food baskets” for women and infant children, military mess halls, and other federal programs that are required by law to follow the guidelines. The result is poorer health--as we've clearly seen.
Find out more about this shift in the guidelines—including exactly how much protein is in those nuts and beans you’re eating—in our article here.
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