Is plant protein or animal protein better? ... with Dr Sue Radd

Summary

In this episode I talk with Dr Sue Radd about protein, from its essential role in the human body, to the importance of protein quality, and what foods we get protein from. We discuss change in protein recommendations across different life stages, impact of protein on health and chronic disease , and misconceptions about protein needs, particularly in bodybuilders versus infants. We cover potential risks of excessive protein intakes and the balance between animal and plant proteins, emphasizing the benefits of a plant-based diet, especially for gut health and chronic disease prevention. We also provide practical advice for incorporating plant proteins into daily meals, highlights the benefits of plant-based eating.

Dr Sue's Warmed Chickpea Recipie https://nomoneynotime.com.au/healthy-easy-recipes/sues-warmed-chickpeas

Dr Sue Radd Cook Book: Food as Medicine: Cooking to Prevent and Treat Diabetes https://adventistbookcentre.com.au/food-as-medicine-diabetes.html?

Here's the link to the Healthy Eating Quiz https://quiz.nomoneynotime.com.au/login

Here's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448

Our No Money No Time email: [e-mail] and our Nutrition Science Bites email: [e-mail] 

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Keywords

protein, nutrition, amino acids, dietary needs, health, chronic disease, plant-based diet, protein sources, protein quality, bodybuilders, nutrition, plant protein, animal protein, Mediterranean diet, gut health, fasting, insulin sensitivity, dietary fibers, chronic disease, healthy eating

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