Protein Myths Debunked with Doctor Matthew Nagra S02E05

The Plant Based News Podcast

In this interview with Dr. Matthew Nagra, a plant-based naturopathic doctor, we explore his journey into plant-based nutrition, sparked by personal health challenges and a desire to integrate lifestyle-based nutritional interventions with medical treatments. What you can expect: - Personal Journey: Dr. Nagra discusses his transition to plant-based eating due to health issues like asthma and allergies, and how dietary changes dramatically improved his condition. - Professional Insights: Learn about the gap between conventional medical treatments and nutritional interventions and how Dr. Nagra navigates these challenges in his practice. - Debunking Myths: Dr. Nagra addresses common misconceptions about plant-based proteins' bioavailability and completeness, providing scientific clarity to popular dietary myths. - Nutritional Advice: Tips on building muscle and maintaining health on a plant-based diet, especially for those with specific health concerns like diabetes. - Challenges in Nutrition: The conversation also touches on the difficulties posed by widespread misinformation online, where anyone with a social media account might pose as a nutrition expert. Follow Dr. Nagra's work here: Website: https://drmatthewnagra.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.matthewnagra/ 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Matthew's Journey to Plant-Based 00:04:20 Misinformation online 00:07:20 Protein on a plant-based diet 00:18:30 Building muscle on a plant-based diet 00:23:30 Raw Food Plant-Based Diet 00:27:10 Plant-Based Meats 00:36:50 The Future of Nutrition