The Healthy Handful - Episode 1: Plant protein

About this episode The trend towards plant-based eating shows no sign of abating. In fact, a recent review of trends found that 56 per cent of us across the globe are trying to eat more plant-based foods. Nuts for Life commissioned Nutrition Research Australia to scope the published science on the effect of plant and nut protein on human and planetary health.  In this episode, Flavia takes a deep dive into this research to explain the health benefits of plant-based protein, and uncovers some new insights into the unique contribution of nut protein to health.  About today's guest Dr Flavia Fayet-Moore is CEO of Nutrition Research Australia. Flavia is a registered nutritionist, Accredited Practising Dietitian, board certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, Honorary Associate of the University of Sydney, PhD in nutrition from the University of Sydney, a member of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Dietitians Australia, and founding board member and fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.