Science update: Plant-powered proteins and health outcomes
Episode description
With many dietary guidelines around the world shifting towards prioritising plant proteins, we sit down with Dr Courtney Thompson to explore the latest research on these nutritious foods and dietary patterns that hero them – a topical issue given the current review of the Australian Dietary Guidelines. Courtney shares examples of dietary guidelines from around the world that hero plant proteins, before diving into practical strategies to seamlessly integrate more plants into the diets of even our fussiest patients and clients.
In the episode, we discuss:
- Why a plant-based diet doesn’t equal veganism
- The influence of dietary patterns high in plant protein on disease risk
- What happens to health outcomes when animal proteins are replaced with plant proteins
- How to overcome the common barriers people face when trying to eat more plant protein foods
- Easy ways to help people eat more plant proteins
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