The 7 Health Benefits of Not Eating Meat, and 7 Plant-Based Proteins to Try Instead

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The 7 Health Benefits of Not Eating Meat, and 7 Plant-Based Proteins to Try Instead

You’re giving up meat for 2026. So what are the best plant-based proteins to replace it?

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