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In this episode of Maintenance Phase, hosts Michael Hobbs and Aubrey Gordon go back to 2011 to investigate the protein myth and the obsession with protein in our diets.
The podcast hosts discuss their deep dive into the controversial documentary "What the Health" and the propaganda techniques it employs to push a pro-vegan agenda, while also acknowledging that there is value in examining one's dietary choices.
The podcast discusses the documentary "The Magic Pill". The documentary talks about the history of food, the rise of processed foods, and the presumption that diet was the reason for an affluent community's health phenomenon.
A study on rat diets found that rats on a high protein diet were more likely to survive than those on a vegan diet, despite the vegan diet potentially reducing the risk of cancer.
The documentary "The Game Changers" presents health data in a misleading manner, which creates confusion and mystery around the real reasons behind lower rates of certain ailments in different countries.
The incidence of heart disease and mortality rates have changed significantly over the past few decades. Even though heart disease rates spiked after World War II and in China after a repressive period, the causes and treatments for heart disease have evolved since then.
The idea that one needs to consume large amounts of protein to survive is a myth perpetuated by the meat industry over decades. This episode challenges this claim and discusses the rise of veganism through the lenses of diet, health, and fitness.
A documentary points out that countries with high milk consumption have high rates of osteoporosis and that middle-aged men with erectile dysfunction should consider heart checkups.
The food habits of vegans and vegetarians involve less fat, sugar, and fewer calories overall, and have higher nutrient density. There is no one specific diet that can be considered as best for everyone, but most people who follow the American pattern of food do not give up animal products, making vegans stand out. There is a misconception that all still vegan foods may not be whole, and stigmatism is often associated with it.
The act of criticizing vegetarians online is deemed a sad and unnecessary cause, and individuals should be able to eat meat or not as they please without having to answer to others, as it is a choice that is personal and should not raise any issue.
Science cannot definitively answer whether a vegetarian diet is better for you or not and the constant search for the "best" diet is pointless. People should stick to the dietary pattern that works best for them and makes them happiest.