Can a vegan diet build as much muscle as a diet with meat?

Yes, if total protein is high enough

When you're losing weight, what does eating more protein help with?

Keeping muscle while losing fat

In a study of 130,000 adults, which swap was linked to the biggest health benefit?

Processed red meat for plant protein

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The protein quiz: are you eating enough?

Protein is having a moment, especially with weight-loss jabs. But how much do you really need, and does it matter where it comes from? 7 questions, about 2 minutes.

📚 Every answer explains the study or guideline behind it, in plain English, with a link to the source.

Medically reviewed by Dr LJ Ncube, MBChB · Updated November 2026

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