Episode 13: Dr. Chana Davis on the Science Behind Plant-Based Diets and Protein

In this episode we talk to Dr. Chana Davis, a scientist and science advocate who loves helping people make healthy choices. She founded Fueled by Science in 2018 to fight health misinformation, share digestible science resources, and teach others how to think like a scientist. Dr. Davis covers a wide range of topics, from food, to sustainability, toxins, public health, disease prevention, COVID-19, and vaccines.Dr. Davis is also passionate about helping others get more plants on their plate. She debunks common myths around plant-based diets, highlights exciting new plant-based alternatives, and even shares some of her family’s favourite recipes.During graduate school, Dr. Davis focused on studying the human gut microbiome. She then spent a decade working in cancer research, diagnostics, and personalized medicine across non-profit and biotech sectors.In this episode we discuss:Dr. Davis' mission to fight misinformation with her website Fueled by ScienceWhat proteins are and how they're utilized in the bodyGetting enough protein on a plant-based dietProtein powdersThe misinformation behind protein combining The claims around collagen and it's 'de-aging' benefits Plant-based protein versus animal-based proteinMeat alternatives like Beyond Meat and Impossible Socials:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterMediumDear PandemicArticles:What are Proteins and What do They do?From Bite to Bicep: How Proteins are MadeHow Much Protein do You Need? Busting the Myth of Incomplete Plant ProteinsSetting the Record Straight on Soy and HealthDear Pandemic: Engaging with Conspiracy Theorists  Studies: SWAP Meat Study (Crimarco et al, 2020)Plant-Based Diet vs Omnivorous for Strength Training (Hevia-Larrain et al, 2021)Protein Amount vs Source for Strength Training (Morton et al, 2018)Soy vs Animal Protein for Strength Training (Messina et al, 2015)Development of High-Lysine Rice (Liu et al, 2016)Protein Powders and Toxicity (Bandara et al, 2020)This Podcast was hosted and edited by Clinton Stamatovich.Support the show