{"id":15471,"date":"2023-11-07T20:45:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T20:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pblife.org\/?p=15471"},"modified":"2023-11-10T16:54:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T16:54:01","slug":"all-about-plant-powered-protein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pblife.org\/nutrition\/all-about-plant-powered-protein\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Plant-Powered Protein"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Protein is one of the biggest topics in plant-based nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the burning question on everyone\u2019s mind: How much protein do you need? Is plant-based protein nutritionally the same as animal-based? Can you get all the essential amino acids you need from plants?<\/p>\n<p>This year in our mentorship program, <a href=\"https:\/\/pblife.org\/waitlist-lifelab360\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Life Lab 360<sup>TM<\/sup><\/strong><\/a>, we set out to answer these and other questions about plant-based protein.<\/p>\n<p>We invited registered dietitians <a href=\"https:\/\/brendadavisrd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brenda Davis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrispeak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vesanto Melina<\/a> to our community for exclusive interviews. Davis and Melina recently coauthored the book <a href=\"https:\/\/plant-poweredprotein.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Plant-Powered Protein: Nutrition Essentials and Dietary Guidelines for All Ages<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, so they were the perfect experts to guide our discussion.<\/p>\n<p>While Life Lab 360<sup>TM<\/sup> is a paid program, we believe this information is too valuable to keep to ourselves! We know you have questions about plant-powered protein as well and would love to hear the answers from the two dietitians.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve created a special compilation video featuring excerpts and highlights from our interviews with Davis and Melina. This video is packed with enlightening information that we\u2019re thrilled to share with you.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the video to learn:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__ordered\" data-stringify-type=\"ordered-list\" data-indent=\"0\" data-border=\"0\">\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">The Evidence on Nutritional Adequacy of Plant-Based Diets [9:36]<\/li>\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">The Recommended Dietary Allowance for Protein for Adults (and Seniors) [14:22]<\/li>\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">How to Calculate and Track Your Daily Protein Intake [25:40]<\/li>\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">How to Know If You\u2019re Not Getting Enough Protein [28:41]<\/li>\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">How to Add More Protein to Your Diet With or Without Beans [31:06]<\/li>\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">How to Increase Protein Intake and Not Gain Weight [45:05]<\/li>\n<li>Who May Benefit from Plant-Based Protein Powders [47:40]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Interested in Life Lab 360<sup>TM<\/sup>? <a href=\"https:\/\/pblife.org\/waitlist-lifelab360\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join the waitlist<\/a> to be the first to know when we open the doors!<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"2023___june___brenda_davis,_rd (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/882182857?h=163954aa6e&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;quality_selector=1&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protein is one of the biggest topics in plant-based nutrition. 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