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In this episode, Eric, Brad, and Steve (the team dietitian) have an in-depth discussion about plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan diets. They cover why people choose to consume a vegetarian or vegan diet, vegetarian diets vs. diets that include animal meat, and key nutrients those consuming a vegetarian or vegan diet need to be mindful of.Is there any evidence to suggest that a vegetarian or vegan diet is superior for performance compared to an omnivorous diet? What does the research say about saturated fat and cardiovascular disease? What does the research say about soy protein and its affect on hormone levels and sperm count? If you're consuming or thinking about consuming a vegetarian or vegan diet, what nutrients do you need to be mindful of and what supplements may be beneficial?The answers to these questions plus many more are covered in today's episode. If you're consuming a vegetarian or vegan diet and want to learn more about how to maximize your performance, muscle mass, and health, give this episode a listen.Timestamps0:00- Introduction1:33- Why Eric consumes a flexitarian diet6:59- Interpreting epidemiological studies15:44- Why people choose to consume a vegetarian or vegan diet23:21- Nutrients to be mindful of35:33- Saturated fat and cardiovascular disease42:04- Whole foods vs. Isolated nutrients47:19- Creatine supplementation50:15- Supplements52:58- Consuming a high-protein diet on a vegan diet1:01:05- Soy protein1:08:22- Biased information1:14:21- Final tipsSelected Links From This EpisodeSteve's Website- http://stevetaylorrd.comSteve's Instagram- @stevetaylorRDSteve's YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChfVYx4ck3pY275XlkiumGQMonthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/massThe Muscle & Strength Pyramids- https://3dmusclejourney.com/pyramidsCholesterol, Lipoproteins & Lipids: Understanding CVD Risk (Sigma Statement)- https://sigmanutrition.com/lipids/THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO OUR SHOWOver 95% of what Team 3DMJ publishes is completely free to the public. If you enjoy this podcast, our articles, our videos, or our courses, please consider becoming a patron of our work.Donate as little as $1 per month at this link : https://www.patreon.com/team3dmjTo be notified of future episodes, please feel free to sign up for our email list newsletter here – https://3dmusclejourney.com/newsletter/The post #158: Plant-Based Nutrition for Lifters appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.
