In this episode we talk to Dr. Chana Davis, a scientist and science advocate who loves helping people make healthy choices. She founded Fueled by Science in 2018 to fight health misinformation, share digestible science resources, and teach others how to think like a scientist. Dr. Davis covers a wide range of topics, from food, to sustainability, toxins, public health, disease prevention, COVID-19, and vaccines.
Dr. Davis is also passionate about helping others get more plants on their plate. She debunks common myths around plant-based diets, highlights exciting new plant-based alternatives, and even shares some of her family’s favourite recipes.
During graduate school, Dr. Davis focused on studying the human gut microbiome. She then spent a decade working in cancer research, diagnostics, and personalized medicine across non-profit and biotech sectors.
In this episode we discuss:
Dr. Davis' mission to fight misinformation with her website Fueled by Science
What proteins are and how they're utilized in the body
Getting enough protein on a plant-based diet
Protein powders
The misinformation behind protein combining
The claims around collagen and it's 'de-aging' benefits
Plant-based protein versus animal-based protein
Meat alternatives like Beyond Meat and Impossible
Socials:
Articles:
What are Proteins and What do They do?
From Bite to Bicep: How Proteins are Made
Busting the Myth of Incomplete Plant Proteins
Setting the Record Straight on Soy and Health
Dear Pandemic: Engaging with Conspiracy Theorists
Studies:
SWAP Meat Study (Crimarco et al, 2020)
Plant-Based Diet vs Omnivorous for Strength Training (Hevia-Larrain et al, 2021)
Protein Amount vs Source for Strength Training (Morton et al, 2018)
Soy vs Animal Protein for Strength Training (Messina et al, 2015)
Development of High-Lysine Rice (Liu et al, 2016)
Protein Powders and Toxicity (Bandara et al, 2020)
This Podcast was hosted and edited by Clinton Stamatovich.