Plant-Powered Protein with Brenda Davis

The Sonya Looney Show

Embarking on a plant-based lifestyle is more than a dietary choice; it's a profound commitment to personal health, environmental sustainability, and the well-being of all living beings. Today, I'm joined by Brenda Davis, pioneer in plant-based nutrition and the author of "Plant-Powered Protein" to get to the root of fueling properly with plants.

Brenda's book "Becoming Vegan" ignited a transformative journey for my husband and me. In this conversation, Brenda and I explore the nuanced realms of aging with vitality, and decoding protein quality through plant-based sources, offering not just dietary guidance but a holistic perspective on well-being.

We discuss how much protein is needed in the diet, how to achieve it with plant-based sources of protein, and how to encourage plant-based eating at all ages - yes, even with kids! Plus, Brenda shares staggering research on the health benefits of replacing animal proteins with plant proteins. The impact is far greater than we even knew!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Small Shifts, Big Impact: The groundbreaking NIH study about replacing animal protein with plant proteins
• Plant-Powered Staples: How to rely on legumes, tofu, tempeh, and veggie meats as top-notch plant-based protein sources
• Caloric Sufficiency: How to help the body effortlessly receive the protein it needs for optimal function
• Culinary Convenience: Making the shift to plant-based cooking using batches and staples
• Health is Freedom: Why our choices now impact how we can live later

LINKS

• Check out Brenda's new book
• Are you a plant-based athlete? Check out this episode with Brenda Davis
• Learn more about plant-based eating with kids with Alex Caspero AND Whitney English