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


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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/ 


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*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.*

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