# Meat Consumption Infographics The 'Do You Eat Too Much Protein' Graph is Health-Focused By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-08-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-you-eat-too-much-protein References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/do-you-eat-too-much-protein) & [blog.doortodoororganics](https://blog.doortodoororganics.com/michigan/2012/08/do-you-eat-too-much-protein-infographic/) The 'Do You Eat Too Much Protein' infographic reveals the dangers of overindulging in meaty meals. While everyone needs some protein in their diet, excessive consumption can lead to increased health risks. Eating too much of anything will result in unfavorable physical conditions. Experts recommend eating a balanced diet with lots of veggies and produce. While consuming meat routinely is okay, adding alternatives to red meat like fish and ingesting more plant-based proteins like quinoa will help moderate your protein levels. If you need another reason to give up your daily burger habits, consider the fact livestock production has a much greater environmental impact. Animal-based protein requires more land space, water consumption and causes extensive soil erosion. Reevaluate your dietary choices with the informative Do You Eat Too Much Protein infographic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Balanced Diet:** Opportunity for businesses to offer a variety of plant-based protein options and encourage a more balanced approach to diet. - **Environmental Impact:** Opportunity for businesses to develop sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional animal-based proteins. - **Health Risks:** Opportunity for businesses to create innovative products and services that help individuals monitor and regulate their protein intake to reduce health risks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for the food and beverage industry to develop and market plant-based protein alternatives and sustainable protein sources. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for the health and wellness industry to offer personalized dietary solutions and tools to help individuals maintain a balanced protein intake. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Opportunity for businesses in the environmental sustainability sector to explore and promote eco-friendly protein production methods and raise awareness about the environmental impact of meat consumption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein Packaging Refresh Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grassfed-beef-products.md) - [Lamb-Style Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles-meaty-meat.md) - [Lean Plant-Based Beef](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-beef-lite.md) - [Protein-Packed Sandwich Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-menu.md) - [Replenishing Protein Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-bar-pop-up.md) - [Plant-Based Meat Resolution Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-meat-literally-the-least-you-can-do.md) - [Minimal Ingredient Alt Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-foods.md) - [Fermented Vegetable Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grubby-and-symplicity.md) - [Protein Fish Curries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-curry.md)