In this episode of the Health Hacks Podcast, I joined Maren Tschinkel to discuss why nutrition science is so confusing and to provide clarity on what the science actually says!
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
- The foundations of a healthy diet
- How much protein is optimal
- Whether plant protein can stack up to animal protein
- How to get enough protein on a plant-based diet
- How replacing meat with plant-based foods impacts our health
- Is there a single “optimal” diet?
- Why nutrition information is so confusing
- Whether eggs are healthy or harmful for our heart
- How social media algorithms keep us in echo chambers
- How to ensure supplements have been tested for quality
- Whether coffee can fit into a healthy diet
Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor in Vancouver who is passionate about evidence-based nutrition and medicine. In addition to his online and public speaking work, he employs a wide range lifestyle interventions, including plant-based nutrition, as well as physical therapies in his practice to help his patients prevent or recover from chronic illnesses and physical injuries. Holding a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, he has penned several articles on the topic, underlining his specialized training in nutrition.