#37 Plant-Powered Showdown: Vegan vs. Meat Myths Exposed!

In this episode Rachel delves into the world of veganism with a fresh perspective. As a passionate advocate for animal rights, she is very aware that she is biased towards a plant based diet. But, she also believes in the power of informed decisions. That's why she encourages you to do your own research and question everything, including, if not especially, her own opinions. Sure, there are critics out there who point to supposed health concerns associated with veganism. But armed with evidence and research, we'll navigate through the myths and misconceptions. From concerns about micronutrient deficiencies to the benefits of supplementation, we'll separate fact from fiction. Key Takeaways: Rachel looks at ‘risks of following a vegan diet’ and the risks of eating meat. Rachel likes to look for evidence and research. The main criticisms of a vegan diet are the lack of micronutrients such as Vit B12, Vit D, Iron, Omega 3. All of these things can be supplemented by supplements! All links to articles are at the bottom of these show notes. Best Moments: I definitely encourage you to do your own research I am going to be biased about this! As a vegan for the animals, I don’t like looking at the negatives of living this way and eating this way because there is no way that I want to eat animal products ever again. It’s really good for me, really challenging, but really good for me to look at this. Sausages – I didn’t know they were lean! Please don’t give up on your vegan diet though, stick with me – I will give you hope! Some people are really upset about how processed this food (vegan proteins) is. Links to Articles in order of mention: The Impact of a Vegan Diet on Many Aspects of Health: The Overlooked Side of Veganism https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10027313/ https://www.businessinsider.com/the-potential-risks-of-being-vegan-2019-4?r=US&IR=T https://www.livestrong.com/article/13730585-plant-based-diet-benefits/ Planted foods: https://uk.eatplanted.com/collections/products https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/mar/02/eating-meat-raises-risk-of-heart-disease-diabetes-and-pneumonia https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-03-02-regular-meat-consumption-linked-wide-range-common-diseases https://livingtheveganlifestyle.org/top-risks-of-vegan-diets/ https://www.personalabs.com/blog/6-critical-health-risks-you-need-to-know-before-switching-to-a-vegan-diet/ Medawar, E., Huhn, S., Villringer, A. et al. The effects of plant-based diets on the body and the brain: a systematic review. Transl Psychiatry 9, 226 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-019-0552-0 Meat consumption: Which are the current global risks? A review of recent (2010–2020) evidences. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7256495/ Valuable Resources For an extensive list of foods with their carb, fat and protein count, go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how For a keto-vegan start-up menu and shopping list go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how Host Bio Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle. Resources: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/the-keto-vegan Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKetoVegan/podcasts Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821471059206067 Email: [email protected] https://theketovegan.podbean.com/