Chest freezers were often kept in garages and other cold places and worked efficiently (and economically) by not having to fight central heating temperatures. I have read your column for years, and been impressed with the clear explanations you normally provide.
Amino acids are found in animal sources such as meats, milk, fish, and eggs. They are also found in plant sources such as soy, beans, legumes, nut butters, and some grains (such as wheat germ and quinoa). You do not need to eat animal products to get all the protein you need in your diet.
Report Abuse. Our bodies don't need meat. What they need is a balance of nutrients, some of which are available through meat. However, animal source protein also provides undesirable saturated fat, so choosing plant source protein is the better option.