Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Vancouver-based naturopathic doctor and nutrition researcher who tackles misinformation around diet and nutrition. We discuss seed oil hysteria, plant vs animal protein myths, LDL denialism, carnivore diet claims, and more. READ MORE👉🏾 http://bit.ly/richroll915 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… Go Brewing: Use code Rich Roll for 15% OFF 👉https://bit.ly/gobrewing2025 Seed: Save 25% OFF your first order👉https://bit.ly/seedxrrp2025 Eight Sleep: Use code RICHROLL to get $350 off your Pod 5 Ultra👉 https://bit.ly/Eightsleep2024 Lincoln Financial: Check out the NEW 4-part series "The Action Plan"👉 https://bit.ly/lincolnfinancialxrrp Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off 👉 https://bit.ly/squarespace2025 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:26 Grounding in Reality 00:02:19 Exaggeration in Plant-Based Claims 00:04:51 Complexity of Nutrition 00:06:57 Seed Oil Myths 00:08:25 Correlation vs. Causation 00:09:19 Long-Term Studies on Seed Oils 00:14:23 Arguments Against Seed Oils 00:23:08 Coconut Oil and Saturated Fats 00:24:27 Butter's Resurgence in Diets 00:26:13 AD BREAK 1 00:30:32 Matthew's Journey 00:34:27 Misinformation in Nutrition 00:38:40 LDL and Cardiovascular Risk 00:40:29 Comparing Dietary Approaches 00:43:19 Understanding LDL 00:53:38 Assessing Overall Cardiovascular Risk 00:56:24 Plant vs. Animal Protein Debate 00:59:49 Essential Amino Acids in Plants 01:01:34 Protein Digestibility Scoring Systems 01:05:08 Clinical Trials on Muscle Gains 01:10:47 Protein Intake Recommendations 01:12:53 Nagra vs. Norton Disagreement 01:13:36 Critique of Red Meat Study 01:14:28 Cancer Risk Analysis 01:15:14 Broader Health Implications 01:16:16 Red Meat Consumption Debate 01:17:20 Dose and Frequency of Red Meat 01:18:59 Plant-Based Meats Research 01:20:08 Nutritional Profiles of Plant-Based Meats 01:21:37 Consumer Fear and Marketing 01:22:28 Reformulation of Plant-Based Products 01:23:48 Conspiracy Against Plant-Based Meats 01:25:13 Shifting Perceptions on Nutrition 01:27:18 Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Foods 01:28:50 Health Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods 01:29:46 Refined Grains and Health Outcomes 01:32:16 Soy and Hormonal Effects 01:35:15 Cultural Resistance to Soy 01:38:07 Debating Nutritional Completeness 01:39:49 Thought Experiment on Diet Outcomes 01:40:40 The Importance of Results Over Supplements 01:41:10 Supplementation in Omnivores vs. Vegans 01:42:42 Cherry-Picking Research in Nutrition 01:44:20 Debate Insights and Research Misunderstandings 01:45:13 Natural vs. Unnatural Foods Debate 01:46:10 Long-Term Effects of Diets 01:47:13 Health Risks in Carnivore Diet Followers 01:49:04 Anecdotes vs. Scientific Evidence 01:52:05 Gut Health and Fiber Intake 01:56:39 The vegan health study findings 01:57:37 Supplementation and fracture risk 01:58:35 Addressing bias in nutrition 02:00:59 Confusion in nutrition science 02:02:07 Research on omega-3 fats 02:04:44 The role of AI in nutrition research 02:05:41 Cutting-edge nutrition research 02:08:46 Nutrition for post-surgery recovery 02:10:49 Final thoughts on plant-based eating CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast