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Nutritional key #3: Eat enough protein
Protein is the most important macronutrient to get right, especially as we age.
Plant protein in particular is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and death from all causes.43 44 45
In terms of animal proteins, the results are more mixed. (That said, research on protein intake and mortality is generally based on observational studies that don’t give us clear ideas about cause and effect.) Generally, minimally processed forms of fish, poultry, and low-fat dairy are the best animal protein sources.
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