Muscle protein synthesis increased equally when researchers randomly assigned 24 men to eat either plant protein (from wheat, peas, and corn) or animal protein (milk). (The study was partly funded by the plant-protein makers.)
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Dumping dairy? The payoff: plant milks have a lighter impact on our overheating planet. And you have more options than ever. Choose carefully, and you can still net as much—or more—of milk’s key nutrients plus some healthy fats, all while keeping a lid on added sugar. Here’s what to know.
The world has to cut carbon dioxide emissions in half by 2030 to avoid the worst effects of climate change, says the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. And by 2050, we need to hit “net zero”—that is, emissions must be matched by removals from the atmosphere.
“Greenhouse gas emissions keep growing, global temperatures keep rising, and our planet is fast approaching tipping points that will make climate chaos irreversible,” warned UN Secretary-General António Guterres at a climate conference in November. “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator.” Here’s how climate change is already putting us at risk...and what you can do about it.
Two steps to choosing great greens for your Sesame Asparagus: 1. Pick asparagus with tight heads and stalks that are firm. 2. Thinner stalks aren’t more tender, so just choose the bunch—thinner or thicker—that looks the best.
Roughly two-thirdsof the 150 top-selling prescription drugs sold in 2020 had low “added clinical benefit” compared to existing drugs. (Those ratings come from France or Canada. The U.S. doesn’t rate drug benefits.)
