Fuel: All you’ll ever need to know about plant protein with Brenda Davis, RD | Addressing protein needs, myths, and recommendations for vegan athletes

This conversation is with Brenda Davis, RD. She is one of the world’s leading plant-based pioneers and has been promoting plant-based diets since making the transition herself in 1989. Brenda has been a featured speaker at medical, nutrition, and dietetic conferences in over 20 countries on 5 continents. She has authored or co-authored 13 books and today our conversation focuses around her most recent book, Plant-Powered Protein, which she co-authored with Vesanto Melina and her son, Cory Davis. 

We discuss: 

• The surprising increase in protein needs for seniors 
• Protein guidelines for specific types of athletes 
• Why whole food eaters may need more protein 
• Source of protein (animal vs plant) matters  
• The myth of plants being incomplete proteins 
• Meeting leucine needs for muscle protein synthesis 
• Whether supplementing with BCAAs is beneficial 
• The pros and cons of protein powder 
• Creatine supplementation 
• Why you should think about your iodine and omega 3 
• The optimal timing and dose of protein intake 
• Easy ways to boost plant protein intake 
• Male athletes wrongly fear soy foods 

Get her new book! Plant Powered Protein  

Resources: 

• Love Complement vegan protein powder 
• Clean Label Project protein powder review 

Connect: 

• Brenda’s website: https://brendadavisrd.com/ 

Connect with me: @casswarbeck

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Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik

*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*