If you or anyone you know have ever cut out meat from your diet, you're probably used to people consistently asking "but how are you getting your protein," more so if you happen to be an athlete with greater protein needs.

But as more and more of the population has been turning to a plant-based diet in recent years, experts say it is possible to get all the nutrients you need without meat.

For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Carol Johnston, Health solutions professor at Arizona State University.

 Magda Tymczyj / Getty Images

If you or anyone you know have ever cut out meat from your diet, you're probably used to people consistently asking "but how are you getting your protein," more so if you happen to be an athlete with greater protein needs.
But as more and more of the population has been turning to a plant-based diet in recent years, experts say it is possible to get all the nutrients you need without meat.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Carol Johnston, Health solutions professor at Arizona State University.
 Magda Tymczyj / Getty Images

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