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Tony Benson, Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast

Want to eat less meat and dairy? Here are your options for getting enough protein

Cereal grains such as wheat are a rich source of protein. Porawat Suepchaktip/Shutterstock

As more people become aware of the environmental impact of making and consuming food and drink, there is renewed interest in many western countries in vegetarian, vegan and flexitarian diets, which come with lower carbon footprints.

But meat and dairy are still the main source of protein for most adults in these countries. Protein is needed to grow and repair the body. So if you start eating less animal produce, you need to ensure you are still getting enough protein.

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