Dr. Matthew Nagra on Vegan Advocacy, Nutrition Science, and Social Media

From protein deficiencies to “you can’t be vegan” warnings, plant-based diets are surrounded by persistent myths. Dr. Matthew Nagra - a naturopathic doctor, nutrition science communicator, and vegan of more than 15 years - has spent years examining what the evidence actually shows.In today's episode, Matthew shares how he first adopted a plant-based diet for health and athletic performance before becoming ethically motivated after watching Earthlings. He discusses facing pushback in naturopathic medical school, how that challenged him to study the research more deeply, and why he ultimately adopted a more objective approach that acknowledges healthy animal-food dietary patterns are possible, though not necessary.We also explore medical ketogenic diets for intractable epilepsy, protein requirements and sources, the limitations of raw diets, common nutrient concerns such as protein, iron, and calcium, the uncertainty surrounding vitamin D recommendations, the claims behind “I was told I can’t be vegan,” and practical advice for effective activism, including consistency, diverse approaches, and avoiding perfectionism on social media.Thank you for following along and listening to the Vegan Squad Pod! Please leave a review, share this episode with a friend, and subscribe!Stay connected with us on Instagram!🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadcoaching🌱 https://www.instagram.com/dr.matthewnagra/🌱 https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan🌱 https://www.instagram.com/yourveganmentor1/Subscribe to our YouTube!🌱 Find LIVE recordings of our episodes!Book a free consult call to unlock your vegan potential with the support of an expert Vegan Squad Coach!👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/applyCheck out our free resources!👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/resources