
 Finding Genius Podcast
 Finding Genius Podcast Plant-Based Diets: There's a Wrong and a Right Way to Do It
 Aug 21, 2024 
 Brenda Davis, the 'Godmother' of vegan dieticians, shares her journey from isolation in the 80s to becoming an influential advocate for plant-based diets. She highlights the importance of quality nutrition and warns that not all vegan diets are created equal. Davis explains the critical need for B12 supplementation and discusses why some new vegans feel worse after the transition. With insights from international studies, she reveals the impressive health benefits of a proper plant-based diet and offers guidance on navigating this lifestyle successfully. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 3min 
 Exploring Plant-Based Diets 
 02:53 • 5min 
 Understanding the Spectrum of Vegan Diets and Their Impact on Health 
 07:56 • 2min 
 Navigating Plant-Based Diets 
 10:18 • 19min 
 Navigating Nutrients and Plant Defenses in Vegan Diets 
 28:58 • 3min 
 Navigating Plant-Based Diets and Pesticide Awareness 
 32:01 • 4min 
