Hello and welcome to the whole health cure, a space for trustworthy science-based information on how you can live healthier and longer through the way you eat, move, think, and recover. I’m your host, Dr. Sharon Burrquist, a physician, scientist, and lifestyle medicine pioneer with over 25 years of experience in patient- centered clinical care. Today’s conversation is another deep dive into protein to complement a recent episode 191 that we had with Vasanto Molina where we focused on the amount of protein we should get. And we’re going to dig a little deeper today into quality of protein and its environmental impact. And I am fortunate to be joined by one of the people I have the greatest respect for, Brenda Davis, and her wonderful son, Corey Davis. Brenda is one of the world’s leading plant-based pioneers and an internationally acclaimed speaker. Widely regarded as a rock star of plant-based nutrition, she’s been referred to by Veg News as Hey,

Writing Plant-Based Protein
Cory’s interest in agriculture and the environment
Protein quality and risk considerations
The importance of protein for seniors
Intentional protein consumption
Transitioning into aging
Identifying agriculture’s environmental impacts
Tofu vs. steak vs. eggs?
The cumulative environmental effect of animal-based protein
Water use, manure spills, and emissions
Reducing the risk of mortality in just one meal
Protein to promote or demote health
The role of supplementation?
Plant-based meat substitutes
Educating ourselves on the history of American agriculture
Plants provide sufficient protein