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This conversation is with Dr. Matthew Nagra, a naturopathic doctor based in Vancouver, British Columbia who is a passionate advocate for evidence based nutrition as medicine. After struggling with various health issues throughout his childhood, he turned to a plant-based diet, which improved nearly every health concern he had. Fast forward and these days he is continuously striving to further his education and now through social media, public speaking, his volunteer work with Nutritionfacts.org, and his clinical practice, he aims to educate others on how they too can improve their health like he did years ago. 

We cover: 

• The difference between a naturopathic doctor and a conventional medical doctor 
• How he integrates plant-based nutrition into his practice 
• His strategy for staying up to date with all the latest research 
• Dairy and bone fracture risk 
• Whether we need a direct source of K2 in our diets 
• Is a calcium supplement helpful for preventing osteoporosis 
• If casomorphins in cheese are addicting 
• The effect of oil on arterial function 
• Oils and disease risk 
• Whether a plant-based diet can reverse arterial plaque build-up 
• If higher omega 3 intake helps reduce cardiovascular risk 
• Who might benefit from DHA/EPA supplementation 
• Special nutrition recommendations for athletes 

How to connect with Dr. Nagra: 

Instagram | @dr.matthewnagra 

Facebook | @dr.matthewnagra 

Twitter | @drmatthewnagra 

His personal website is here: https://drmatthewnagra.com 

Resources mentioned: 

• Video: Alkaline diets, animal protein, & calcium loss 
• Circulation. 1999: Lyon Diet Heart Study 
• JAMA. 1998: Intensive lifestyle changes for reversal of coronary heart disease 
• J Fam Pract. 2014: A way to reverse CAD? 

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Theme music by Tyler Gaudon. 

Special thanks to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing! 

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

Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik

Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

*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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This conversation is with Robert Cheeke, also known as the “Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding.” Robert grew up on a farm in Oregon and adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995 at age 15, weighing just 120 pounds. Fast forward to today, and Robert is a two time natural bodybuilding champion and author of several books, the latest being the New York Times bestseller, The Plant-Based Athlete. This is a fun conversation that is packed with practical information. It is for any athletes out there curious about all the hype surrounding plant-based diets these days or just for anyone passionate about health and fitness. 

We cover: 

• How Robert went from a skinny farm kid to a champion vegan bodybuilder 
• Why a plant-based diet is beneficial for athletes 
• Why recovery is essential and how diet plays a role 
• If an athlete can get all their protein from plants 
• Plant protein vs animal protein for muscle building 
• Whole foods vs protein supplements 
• If there are nutrient deficiencies plant-based athletes should be concerned about 
• Tips for transitioning to a plant-based diet 
• How to deal with common issues when eating more plants 
• What Robert learned from interviewing many elite plant-based athletes 

If you would like to connect with Robert, you can find him on Instagram: @robert.cheeke and be sure to check out his website, veganbodybuilding.com Resources mentioned during this episode: 

• Book: The Plant Based Athlete 
• Book: Shred It! 
• Book: Plant Based Muscle 
• Film: Forks over Knives 
• Resource: No Meat Athlete 
• Eur J Clin Nutr. 2020: Is a vegan diet detrimental to endurance and muscle strength? 
• Sports Med. 2021: High-protein plant-based diet versus a protein matched omnivorous diet to support resistance training adaptations: a comparison between habitual vegans and omnivores 

That’s all for now! Be sure to subscribe and if you are enjoying the show, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! 

Find me here, if you want to connect on Instagram: @plant_fueled 

Theme music by Tyler Gaudon 

Special thanks to Wyatt Pavlik

Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik

Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

*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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Welcome to the Plant Fueled Podcast! My name is Cass Warbeck and this podcast is all about bringing you conversations to optimize your health and elevate your performance. In this episode, I introduce myself (I’m a medical student, Muay Thai fighter, and vegan lifestyle advocate) and discuss what you can expect in upcoming episodes. 

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Find me here, if you want to connect on Instagram! @plant_fueled 

Theme music by Tyler Gaudon 

Special thanks to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing!

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

Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik

Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

*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.*