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Ageing Europeans should change protein consumption habits: Solae
This content item was originally published on www.foodnavigator.com, a William Reed online publication.
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While most Europeans consume more than enough protein, much of it is in the form of animal protein - and is often also high in saturated fat.Solae's director of global marketing Jean Heggie told FoodNavigator that consuming small amounts of plant-based protein throughout the day - rather than overloading on animal protein at an evening meal - could help maintain muscle mass in the elderly.