Life Kit
Life Kit
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Want to build muscle? Eat more plants
13 minutes Posted Jun 26, 2025 at 7:00 am.
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It's long been thought that eating protein from animals (eggs, meat, chicken, fish) can help you become stronger. But a new study out of the University of Illinois shows that plant protein is just as effective at building muscle. NPR health correspondent Will Stone explains how the science around plant protein is shifting.

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