Lifestyle as Medicine Lecture: Plant-Powered Protein

Join the Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute for the Lifestyle as Medicine Lecture: Plant-Powered Protein. Brenda Davis, RD will answer the question that many who follow a plant-based diet hear, "Where do you get your protein?". We live in a protein-obsessed culture. People of all ages and activity levels are concerned about getting enough protein. Those who shift to a plant-based diet will invariably be asked where they get their protein. Most Americans assume that only animal products provide enough high quality protein, and without it, your muscles will wither away.

Brenda Davis, co-author of Plant-Powered Protein, lays the protein question to rest once and for all, and tackles many other protein misconceptions. She examines standard tools for assessing protein quality and makes a strong case for factoring risk of death and disease into the protein quality equation. She discusses protein needs throughout the lifecycle, the advantages of plant vs animal protein, the most healthful protein sources, and the advantages of plant protein beyond human health. She is a distinguished member of RLMI’s Scientific Advisory Board and one of the best speakers you will ever hear. This is a lecture that you won't want to miss!

When: June 13, 2023, 7:30-8:30pm
Cost: Free (with optional donation)
Where: Virtual. The link to the Zoom webinar will be sent to the address you use to register.