RHR: Why Eating a Plants-Only Diet Won't Improve Your Health or Save the Planet, with Jayne Buxton

Jayne Buxton, author of The Great Plant-Based Con, joins Chris on this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss how ethical, regenerative farming and an omnivorous diet comprised of whole foods benefits both human and planetary health. They'll explore the higher bioavailability of nutrients in animal products, how diets that exclude animal foods can damage your health, and the reasons why so many people have coalesced around the falsehood that plant-based diets are the best way to improve human health and save the planet. In this episode, we discuss: Why Jayne felt compelled to write her book in response to headlines touting the benefits and virtues of a meat-free diet Nutrients, anti-nutrients, and protein quality in animal-based versus plant-based diets The issues of bioavailability, absorption rates, and nutrient displacement How a lack of scientific understanding leads to confusion about what you need to survive and thrive The prevailing environmental arguments against consuming animal products, including misconceptions about methane, emissions, and land use, and the solutions that lie in biodiversity and regenerative agriculture Show Notes: The Great Plant-Based Con: Why Eating a Plants-only Diet Won't Improve Your Health or Save the Planet by Jayne Buxton Jayne Buxton's website Follow Jayne on Twitter @JayneReesBuxton Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick—and How to Get Better by Sally K. Norton The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability by Lierre Keith Learn more about the Adapt Naturals Core Plus bundle or take our quiz to see which individual products best suit your needs If you'd like to ask a question for Chris to answer in a future episode, submit it here Follow Chris on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook This episode of Revolution Health Radio is sponsored by LMNT and Paleovalley. As a member of our community, LMNT has a very special offer for you. Get a free LMNT Recharge Sample Pack when you purchase any LMNT product at DrinkLMNT.com/Kresser. Paleovalley has an exclusive deal for Revolution Health Radio listeners. Head over to Paleovalley.com/Chris and use the code KRESSER15 to get 15% off your order. Add back in what the modern world has crowded out and feel and perform your best with Adapt Naturals supplements. Learn more and place your order at AdaptNaturals.com. If you appreciate the show and want to help create a healthier and happier world, consider leaving a review!