Quick Study: Powering Up with a Plant-Based Diet

The Sonya Looney Show

Welcome to a new series called “Quick Study." Today we’re diving into how a plant-based diet can significantly boost your longevity and vitality. If you are an avid listener, you know this is one of my favorite topics. So, I was excited to reference conversations with two experts Brenda Davis and Dr. Michael Greger, as we unpack the benefits of filling your plate with plant-based proteins.

You'll learn how easy meeting your daily protein needs can be with a whole food plant-based diet—your ticket to sustainable weight loss and warding off diseases. Get ready to be inspired and learn practical tips for powering your life with plants!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1. Replacing just 3% of calories from animal protein with plant protein can lower mortality risk by 10% according to NIH research.
2. Meeting recommended daily protein intake through a variety of whole plant foods like legumes, nuts and seeds is important for health and well-being.
3. Small shifts towards plant-based protein sources can make a big impact on health outcomes over time.
4. A whole food plant-based diet is the most effective approach for sustainable weight loss and disease prevention.
5. When and how we eat can impact more than calories alone due to absorption, appetite and metabolism.

Want to learn more?

• Plant-Based Protein with Brenda Davis
• How Not to Diet with Michael Greger
• How Not to Age with Michael Greger
• Other plant-based episodes