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White muscles are specialized for short bursts of intense action. They have less oxygen carrying pigments than red meat making their color appear whiter.

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Red meat is a complete protein source that provides all the essential amino acids that our body can't create.

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Brewer, S., Levy, J., & Smith, G. (2017). How food works: Facts visually explained. DK Publishing.

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Primary sources of meat substitutes today include soy, gluten-based products, nuts, and controlled growth of mycoproteins from fungi.

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Protein is made up of small molecules of amino acids. 21 amino acids occur in humans naturally, but when all combined together, they can make millions of different types of proteins.

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Beef has all of the essential amino acids in it. Wheat has 8 of the 9 essential amino acids. Legumes have 8 as well, making beef the best in nutritional value.l

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Tofu was created in ancient China by vegetarian Buddhists.

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Although meat substitutes may seem like a modern trend they have been around since ancient times for cultural and religious reasons.

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Proteins are simplified into amino acids. They provide energy for the body but mostly for tissue growth and repaire. Healthy plant based proteins include broccoli, beans, legumes, etc.

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Leafy greens mostly have higher levels of iron than meat. Vegetarians and vegans are able to recieve the same amount of protein needed for nutritional values.

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Our bodies need 9 amino acids to survive. Humans evolved to not be able to make the 9 essential amino acids for nutrition. Today, it is important to consume the amino acids in food.