EP 341 &#8211; How the Vegan Diet Can Help You Lose Weight, Boost Metabolic Health and Live Longer with Dr Neal Barnard

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How the Vegan Diet Can Help You Lose Weight, Boost Metabolic Health and Live Longer with Dr Neal Barnard

Angela is joined by Dr. Neil Barnard to discuss the benefits of a plant-based diet, particularly focusing on the health implications of avoiding meat and dairy products.

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Angela is joined by Dr. Neil Barnard to discuss the benefits of a plant-based diet, particularly focusing on the health implications of avoiding meat and dairy products.

Dr. Barnard explains how fibre, found in plant-based foods, plays a crucial role in reducing cholesterol levels and aiding in weight loss. He emphasises the importance of essential amino acids from plant sources over animal protein for overall health.

Angela and Dr Barnard also delve into the impact of saturated fats on cholesterol levels and the link between animal products and diseases like Alzheimer's.

Key Takeaways

A plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans has been shown to promote weight loss effectively.

Foods like blueberries, cruciferous vegetables, green leafy vegetables, melons, citrus fruits, and beans are particularly beneficial for weight management.

Saturated fat intake, primarily from animal products like dairy and meat, has been linked to an increased risk of health issues such as Alzheimer's disease.

Avoiding saturated fats and focusing on plant-based sources of essential nutrients can significantly improve overall health.

Insulin resistance, often caused by the accumulation of fat particles in muscle cells, can lead to persistent high blood sugar levels.

Eliminating animal products and reducing added oils from the diet can help improve insulin sensitivity and regulate blood sugar levels effectively.

A balanced plant-based diet with fats comprising less than 10% of total calories, complex carbohydrates as the main energy source, and adequate protein intake can support overall health and weight management without the need for strict calorie counting or macronutrient tracking.

Best Moments

"The protein in meat is inferior to plant protein."

"The Mediterranean people were annoyed. They thought, I signed up for a research study, and I'm supposed to lose weight, and I'm not losing."

"The answer to that is not to avoid healthy foods. The answer to that is to get the fat out of your cells."

"Your body is designed to use glucose as its favourite fuel."

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Angela is a Nutritionist, Health and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance.

Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance.