How Does Fake Meat Affect Your Microbiome?

879. Are you eating too much protein, or not enough? The honest answer is that the question itself is flawed, because there's no single number that fits everyone.In this episode, Monica breaks down why protein needs shift across a lifetime. The mTOR "growth switch" inside your ce ...  Show more

878. A tick bite you may not even remember getting can leave you unable to eat a hamburger, a slice of pizza, or a bowl of ice cream. That's alpha-gal syndrome, and it's turning up far outside its original range.Alpha-gal is a sugar molecule found in the cells of most mammals but ...  Show more

Ever wonder about the personal, human effects of plant-based meats? We’ve got some new research to help you sort it all out. This episode features audio from The Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes, Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthy?, and Plant-B ...  Show more

Are meat alternatives healthy? It’s well known that many of us should reduce our red meat intake - and chances are, a lot of you already have. However, the craving for that meaty flavour - the desire to sink your teeth into a nice juicy burger can still linger. It’s no surprise t ...  Show more

Beyond the Headlines, Stereotypes & Dogma: Meat Intake & Recommendations

The public health mantra is often "cut back on beef for health" yet most Americans view beef as "nutritious" when part of a balanced diet. Media headlines often stereotype beef as huge steaks ...

A viral documentary says a "whole foods plant-based diet" will prevent heart disease and cure cancer. But once we look into the MEAT of the matter will we find factual CREAM of the crop or will we  cry FOWL? (we're so sorry)

Thanks to Katherine Flegal f ...