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Summary
In this episode, Coach Kyle and Dr. K discuss how to optimize health on a vegan diet. They explore the benefits of a vegan diet, such as reducing inflammation and avoiding hormones and other harmful substances found in industrial meat. They emphasize the importance of voting with your dollar for healthier food options and discuss the potential longevity benefits of a plant-forward diet. The hosts then provide strategies for optimizing the vegan diet, including ensuring adequate protein intake through sources like pea protein and spirulina. They also discuss the importance of supplementing with creatine, B complex, B12, and DHA and EPA. Finally, they highlight the importance of strength training and clean sourcing of food for optimal health on a vegan diet.
Takeaways
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A vegan diet can offer benefits such as reduced inflammation and avoidance of harmful substances found in industrial meat.
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Voting with your dollar for healthier food options, including organic produce and vegetables, can contribute to longevity and overall health.
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Optimizing a vegan diet involves ensuring adequate protein intake through sources like pea protein and spirulina.
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Supplementing creatine, B complex, B12, and DHA and EPA can help address potential deficiencies on a vegan diet.
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Incorporating strength training and choosing clean sources of food are important for optimizing health on a vegan diet.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:54 Negative Health Effects of Modern Meat Consumption
04:29 What is a “Plant Forward” Diet
06:01 Vegan Diet Deficiencies
06:51 Protein and Amino Acids
12:29 Creatine
14:43 B-Complex + B12 + B9
16:21 DHA + EPA [Omegas]
17:02 Importance of Strength Training
17:47 Clean Sources of Vegan Protein
19:07 Closing Comments and Conclusion
Sponsors
This episode is sponsored by Toxic Roots. The optimal resource for online health coaching for optimizing performance and removing toxins. Click on the link below to get started on finding your toxic roots.
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