Robert L. Johnson is the Founder and Chairman of The RLJ Companies, an innovative business network that provides strategic investments in a diverse portfolio of companies in hotel real estate investment; private equity; financial services; asset management; automobile dealerships; sports and entertainment; and video lottery terminal (VLT) gaming.
Protein is found throughout the bodyâin muscle, bone, skin, hair, and virtually every other body part or tissue. It makes up the enzymes that power many chemical reactions and the hemoglobin that carries oxygen in your blood. At least 10,000 different proteins make you what you are and keep you that way.
The book says that 10% of your calories from protein is sufficient for most people. Having a lot of protein is difficult on a plant-based diet, especially if youâre diabetic and donât want to eat a lot of starchy foods. If your doctor told you to eat a lot of protein, this diet wonât meat their recommendations.