Is Plant-Based Eating REALLY Healthier For You? Podcast By cover art

Is Plant-Based Eating REALLY Healthier For You?

Is Plant-Based Eating REALLY Healthier For You?

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 What does the science say about plant-based eating? Can a plant-based diet help prevent and manage chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, cancer, and heart disease? We sit down with a registered dietitian who holds two Bachelor of Science degrees and a Master of Dietetics and Nutrition to break down the latest scientific research on plant-based eating and its powerful role in disease prevention and management. Whether you're considering a fully plant-based diet or just looking to add more nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory foods to your meals, this episode is packed with expert insights to guide you.

In this episode you’ll hear:
2:45 – What is the evidence that shows plant-based eating is good for health?
6:35 – Key nutrients of plant-based foods that help chronic diseases such as obesity & cancer.
12:00 – Does a plant-based diet help with diabetes?
14:15 – What is considered a portion size?
15:10 – Impact of a plant-based diet on heart health and cholesterol.
18:00 – How to begin a plant-based diet.
26:00 – “Health is wealth”

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Resources
  • Vegetarian Dietary Patterns for Adults: A Position Paper of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Plant-Based Diets and Their Role in Preventive Medicine: A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Insights for Reducing Disease Risk
  • Plant power: Using diet to lower cancer risk
  • Role of Phytochemicals in Cancer Chemoprevention: Insights
  • Health Benefits of Vegetarian Diets: An Insight into the Main Topics
CREDITS:
Executive Producer and Host: Esther Garfin
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

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