Over the past 2 weeks my objective has been to get to the bottom of the long-standing debate on whether a plant-based or a meat-based diet is healthier. Last week we heard the argument for plant-based and this week I speak to Dr Stephanie Rimka, an award-winning holistic brain optimisation specialist, all about why she believes having a diet rich in organic animal protein is integral to health optimisation.

Dr Rimka was vegan for 12 years before she learnt about how the brain cannot function without animal protein.

Just like last week, the episode got controversial and a little heated! But I’m here to facilitate open conversations and I intend to never censor anything so I’m bringing you this episode exactly how it was recorded. If media outlets are censoring anything, that’s exactly the information you need to be looking to research.

Also, it should be said, I adore Dr Rimka – she’s become a friend and colleague, and I’m a fan of her work, following much of her advice myself.

I did not agree with much of what Dr Bajekal spoke about: in terms of where she gets her vitamins from (synthetic) and eating non-organic soya for extra nutrients (whole forests are being chopped down to plant GMO soy so I’m not quite sure how this is healthier for the planet than organic meat farming), as well as her views on conventional medicine that greatly countered my own. Whereas, although Dr Rimka’s views are controversial, they seemed closer to nature, which resonated with my core beliefs more.

What is my conclusion on the subject following these episodes? Please listen to the intro of this episode to hear my conclusion but I will state this:

It seems that firstly, an individualised approach based on what is right for our individual bodies, is integral, and that coming back to nature and living as close to nature as possible is key. Eating GMO soya doesn’t seem natural, nor does taking synthetic vitamins that interfere with our bodies’ natural processes, so where we can get what we need from food, we should, and the sourcing of that food should be as ethical as possible.

If it were a choice of non-organic meat vs no meat, the choice would always be no meat. It should be HEALTHY.

For the rest of my conclusion and thoughts on the controversy in these episodes, please listen to both intros!

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