Episode 1 - Plant protein -

19 July 2022

November 2020.

About this episode:

The trend towards plant-based eating shows no sign of abating. In fact, a recent review of trends found that 56 per cent of us across the globe are trying to eat more plant-based foods.

Nuts for Life commissioned Nutrition Research Australia (NRAUS) to scope the published science on the effect of plant and nut protein on human and planetary health. A summary report outlines the fascinating findings.

In this episode, Flavia Fayet-Moore, from NRAUS, takes a deep dive into this research to explain the health benefits of plant-based protein, and uncovers some new insights into the unique contribution of nut protein to health.

About today’s guest:

Dr Flavia Fayet-Moore is CEO of Nutrition Research Australia.

Flavia is a registered nutritionist, Accredited Practising Dietitian, board certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, Honorary Associate of the University of Sydney, PhD in nutrition from the University of Sydney, a member of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Dietitians Australia, and founding board member and fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.