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It took me 3 years of umming and ahhing before I finally pulled the plug on meat/fish/dairy. Despite having helped 100s of vegans, I always thought I was a “unique case” where it wouldn’t work. I worried about the lifestyle, the convenience, the travel, the fitness gains. It was all in my head.
The last 22 months have proven I can feel, look and perform at my best with only plants. Only just a few days ago someone DM’d me something along the lines of: “Can you still lose weight, feel healthy and perform well without meat?” I directed her to a few RNT case studies and she couldn’t believe what she was reading (and seeing).
The past two years have taught me a lot. A few months ago I wrote a carousel titled “9 things the public doesn’t get about veganism (but should)“. It covered four pillars: health, fitness, environment and ethics. After thinking about the 9 things more and more, I wanted to do a podcast to dive deeper into each.
So I thought of no one better than Dr Minil Patel to join me on the podcast to discuss each. An NHS doctor since 2016 and Vegan since 2017, Minil is fast becoming an authority in the interesting intersection between health and ethics as it pertains to all things plant-based. He most recently presented at Europe’s largest conference on Plant Based Nutrition and has consistently spoken at the UK’s biggest Vegan festivals over the past 2 years. He’s also featured in the upcoming documentary “I Could Never Go Vegan” and I think you’ll agree, he’s in half decent shape as well.
This one is a big one so we’re going to split it into two parts. This is part one. 2024 is around the corner, so if you’re thinking of trying Veganuary in January, hopefully this helps inform your decision.
Time Stamp:
00:05 - Veganism, health, fitness, and ethics with a doctor and podcast host.
02:49 - Veganism and debunking stereotypes.
05:53 - Veganism and its impact on athletic performance.
08:43 - Vegan athletes and muscle building.
11:45 - Vegan diet and protein intake.
17:40 - Plant-based protein sources and meal planning.
20:46 - Cooking techniques and plant-based meals.
24:15 - Protein quality and digestibility in plant-based and animal-based diets.
27:04 - Protein quality and its impact on muscle growth and health.
30:20 - Plant-based diets and their impact on health and the environment.
37:41 - Phytoestrogens and their effects on hormone production.
41:19 - Soy consumption and protein sources for vegans.
45:30 - Protein consumption and fitness masterclass registration.
46:18 - Plant-based meat alternatives and their nutritional value.
57:49 - Vegan diet and supplements.
1:01:21 - Vegan diet and iron deficiency.
1:04:24 - Omega-3 benefits and supplementation.
1:07:59 - Supplements and their benefits.
The last 22 months have proven I can feel, look and perform at my best with only plants. Only just a few days ago someone DM’d me something along the lines of: “Can you still lose weight, feel healthy and perform well without meat?” I directed her to a few RNT case studies and she couldn’t believe what she was reading (and seeing).
The past two years have taught me a lot. A few months ago I wrote a carousel titled “9 things the public doesn’t get about veganism (but should)“. It covered four pillars: health, fitness, environment and ethics. After thinking about the 9 things more and more, I wanted to do a podcast to dive deeper into each.
So I thought of no one better than Dr Minil Patel to join me on the podcast to discuss each. An NHS doctor since 2016 and Vegan since 2017, Minil is fast becoming an authority in the interesting intersection between health and ethics as it pertains to all things plant-based. He most recently presented at Europe’s largest conference on Plant Based Nutrition and has consistently spoken at the UK’s biggest Vegan festivals over the past 2 years. He’s also featured in the upcoming documentary “I Could Never Go Vegan” and I think you’ll agree, he’s in half decent shape as well.
This one is a big one so we’re going to split it into two parts. This is part one. 2024 is around the corner, so if you’re thinking of trying Veganuary in January, hopefully this helps inform your decision.
Time Stamp:
00:05 - Veganism, health, fitness, and ethics with a doctor and podcast host.
02:49 - Veganism and debunking stereotypes.
05:53 - Veganism and its impact on athletic performance.
08:43 - Vegan athletes and muscle building.
11:45 - Vegan diet and protein intake.
17:40 - Plant-based protein sources and meal planning.
20:46 - Cooking techniques and plant-based meals.
24:15 - Protein quality and digestibility in plant-based and animal-based diets.
27:04 - Protein quality and its impact on muscle growth and health.
30:20 - Plant-based diets and their impact on health and the environment.
37:41 - Phytoestrogens and their effects on hormone production.
41:19 - Soy consumption and protein sources for vegans.
45:30 - Protein consumption and fitness masterclass registration.
46:18 - Plant-based meat alternatives and their nutritional value.
57:49 - Vegan diet and supplements.
1:01:21 - Vegan diet and iron deficiency.
1:04:24 - Omega-3 benefits and supplementation.
1:07:59 - Supplements and their benefits.
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