Why Nutrition Dogma Is Failing You: Protein, Plants, and Eating for Lasting Health | Dr. Sarah Ballantyne and Emily Duncan

In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Sarah Ballantyne for one of the most grounded, science-driven conversations I've had about nutrition in a long time.

We talk about why diet culture keeps swinging between extremes, how nutrient density gets lost in food ideology, and what actually matters when it comes to protein, plants, gut health, and long-term health outcomes. Sarah breaks down why restrictive frameworks often backfire, how to evaluate food quality without fear, and what the research really says, not what performs best on social media.

This conversation is for anyone who wants to eat in a way that supports performance, longevity, and metabolic health without turning food into a moral identity.

We cover:

• Why nutrient density matters more than diet labels
• The dangers of nutrition dogma and "one right way" thinking
• Protein needs, plant foods, and dietary diversity
• Gut health, fiber, and microbial resilience
• How to evaluate nutrition advice critically
• Moving from restriction to sufficiency

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