Nutrition Myths in the Vegan Community | Ginny Messina | The Proof Podcast EP 217

Описание: In Episode 217, I sit down with dietician Ginny Messina to address common nutrition myths about the vegan diet.

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With an abundance of nutrition “information” presented to us any time we use social media, it becomes difficult to identify whether a claim is fact or fiction. Misinformation is a common issue across all patterns of eating — including a plant-based diet — and understanding the full picture is incredibly important to ensure health and longevity. Ginny Messina joins me to address common nutrition myths about the vegan diet, providing a broader view that will help plant-based eaters make sense of nutrition needs.

Ginny Messina, MPH, RD, is a dietician, public health nutritionist, and animal rights advocate. She is the author of eight books on veganism, and a founding member of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietic Practice Group in the US. Amongst many other achievements, she writes and speaks about vegan nutrition, preventing ex-vegans, and body positivity. Ginny is one of my go-to recommendations for people seeking more information on vegan diets and brings an incredible wealth of information to this episode.

In this episode, we address 16 myths that could have negative health implications if followed. Ginny Messina speaks to the limitations and strengths of the evidence that we have, provides recommendations for optimal health, and discusses the ethical reasons for making diet choices. We also cover supplementation, concerns about vegan diets, and how to evaluate claims you find online.

Specifically, we discuss:

0:00 Intro
3:13 Becoming Vegan
10:16 Risks of Vegan Misinformation
20:23 Whole Food Diets
22:39 Are Humans Herbivores?
25:28 Protein Myth
28:05 Processed Vegan Food
29:53 Calcium Needs
33:27 Dairy: Cancer & Addiction
38:58 Seafood & Mercury
43:42 Low Fat
51:21 Whole Foods vs Processed
58:25 Oil-Free
1:03:57 Raw Foods Diet
1:08:35 Vitamin B12
1:22:41 Supplementing
1:31:04 Medication & Statins
1:34:36 Industry Funded Research
1:39:16 Greatest Risk to Vegans
1:43:55 Outro

As Ginny Messina says in this episode, presenting and understanding all the evidence does not dilute the message of veganism, but rather promotes longevity and the best health outcomes. I have great respect for Ginny’s work, and her transparency on the limitations of the evidence to build the most comprehensive, evidence-based approach possible.

Connect with Ginny:
• Twitter:   / theveganrd  
• Instagram:   / ginnymessina  
• Facebook:   / theveganrd  
• Website: https://www.theveganrd.com/
• Her blog post on top vegan resources: https://www.theveganrd.com/vegan-nutr...
• Her books: https://www.theveganrd.com/mybooks/
• Her latest, updated book, Vegan for Life: https://www.theveganrd.com/book/vegan...

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Enjoy, friends.

Simon


Additional resources:

• Vegan Health website: https://veganhealth.org/
• Jack Norris’ detailed breakdown of B12: https://veganhealth.org/vitamin-b12/
• Ginny Messina’s list of top vegan resources: https://www.theveganrd.com/vegan-nutr...



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