345: The biggest misconceptions about protein, fiber & iron | Nutritionist Simon Hill

Simon Hill: “In Western society, we have made animal protein the hero of the plate. We want to flip that.”  Hill, a nutritionist and physiotherapist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why your diet should be 85% plants, plus: - How to get the most bang for your bunk with plant-based eating - How to eat to protect your heart - The brain-healthy reason you should eat a leafy green salad every day - Why you should eat "stressed out" plants - The sneaky way you might be sabotaging iron absorption  Referenced in the episode: - Hill's book, The Proof is in the Plants. - Hill's podcast, Plant Proof. - Cronometer app. - Research showing garlic and onion can increase nonheme iron absorption in food. - A study on the link between leafy greens and younger brains. - A study on fiber vs. fermented foods and balancing the inflammatory response. - A study showing higher intake of lutein associated with cognitive flexibility. - A study showing saturated fat can increase fat buildup in the liver, even without an excess of calories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices