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t m c » p u l s e | n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6 19 F ruits, vegetables, and beans are high in fiber, which is not absorbed into our bloodstream, so some of the weight of these plant foods does not translate into calories absorbed. Likewise, the fiber holds water and water won't cause fat gain. Source: Garth Davis, M.D., Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It." Calorie Count 1. Are you overweight? 2. Do you have high cholesterol? 3. Do you have irritable bowel syndrome? 4. Do you have hypertension? 5. Are you constipated? 6. Do you suffer from diarrhea? 7. Is your skin marked with acne? 8. Are you often tired or lacking energy? 9. Do you have brain fog— problems with memory, focus, concentration? 10. Do you get sick often? These symptoms might be common, but they do not have to be a "normal" part of life. They indicate imbalances and disorders that animal protein is either causing or making worse. In most cases, these issues will start to resolve within two weeks and be gone in a month or two—once you start eating a plant-based diet. F O O D A MO U N T C A L O R I E S Watermelon 280 grams 85 Chicken 280 grams 480 Olive Oil 280 grams 2,380 Is Animal Protein Making You Sick?