E185 - Common Mistakes People Make When Going Plant Based, and How to Fix Them

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir, discuss common mistakes people make when transitioning to a plant-based diet. They explore the importance of protein intake, caloric management, and the nutritional deficiencies that can arise from a plant-based lifestyle. The conversation also touches on the social challenges of eating out and the impact of perfectionism on one's relationship with food.    (0:00) - Introduction (0:37) - Common Protein Related Issues  (7:12) - Navigating Calorie Intakes (9:46) - Common Nutrient Deficiencies & Recommended Supplements (11:20) - B12 Considerations (14:14) - Iron Considerations (16:15) - Zinc, Omega-3, Selenium & Calcium (21:27) - Eating Out & Social Challenges (23:46) - The Impact of Perfectionism   WEBSITE:  https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ PODCAST:  https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en   Our dietitians 👇 Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian

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The Ideal Nutrition Podcast, hosted by Aidan Muir and Leah Higl, breaks down nutrition topics on a weekly basis. They combine an evidence-based approach with simple explanations and actionable take-away points.