I joined Mike Brigandi on his YouTube Channel to discuss the benefits of plant-based nutrition and debunk some common nutrition myths that have propagated across social media.
Topics include:
- My typical day of eating.
- Plant vs. animal protein for gaining muscle and strength.
- Whether we can get enough vitamin A from plant sources.
- Whether we need to supplement with omega-3 fats.
- How to ensure adequate vitamin D intake.
- Whether vegans are at higher risk of fracture.
- Soy and hormone health.
- Are “anti-nutrients” really a concern?
- Are plant-based meat alternatives healthy?
- Do we need heme iron?
- The research on a carnivore diet.
- Whether a plant-based diet can reverse heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
- How a vegan diet can affect biological age.
Watch the full episode here:
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.