We’re honored to host Dr. Milton Mills — a board-certified internist and critical-care physician, graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, and a distinguished advocate for plant-based nutrition and preventive medicine.
You may have seen Dr. Mills in the documentary What the Health, where he speaks passionately about nutrition, race, health equity and the urgent need to rethink our food system. Sentient
In this episode, we dig into the top 10 myths surrounding vegan and plant-based diets — the ones we often hear, but seldom unpack properly. Dr. Mills brings his decades of clinical experience, research and public-health insights to break these myths down, expose the truth, and empower you with practical take-aways.
🔗 Resources ► Visit Dr. Mills’ website: https://myhhn.org/team-members/milton-r-mills/
► Follow Dr. Mills on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miltonmillsmd/?hl=en
Whether you’re a lifelong vegan, just plant-curious, or supporting clients/athletes on their plant-based journey, this episode will give you clarity, confidence and inspiration to challenge conventional wisdom with evidence and compassion.
🎙️ Time stamps (approx):
00:00 – Introduction & background of Dr. Mills
01:00 – Myth #1: “Vegans can’t get enough protein”
10:50 – Myth #2: “A vegan diet is automatically healthy”
16:50 – Myth #3: “Vegans are always low on energy”
18:40 – Myth #4: “You can’t build muscle on a vegan diet”
25:05 – Myth #5: “eVgans are deficient in B12 and other nutrients”
36:10 – Myth #6: “Vegan diets are expensive”
40:50 – Myth #7: “Vegan diets lack calcium and lead to weak bones”
43:50 – Myth #8: “Vegan diets are boring or restrictive”
48:05 – Myth #9: “Humans are “meant” to eat meat”
55:10 – Myth #10: “Vegan diets are bad for children or pregnancy”
01:02:30 – Myth Bonus Question: “Do vegans that are older require more protein”
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