Well said, especially since our obsession with protein has caused an increase in kidney failure. It's the balance that does it and an alert mind. You just can't sleepwalk through life without listening to your body.

And @ace108 there if you take your protein from beans instead of flesh you will:

Lower cholesterol
Control blood sugar
Help prevent type 2 diabetes
Regulate bowel movements
Help prevent diseases of the bowel
Reduce your risk of heart disease
Nourish a healthy microbiome in your gut.