220. Updates

What did the research behind the “keep eating red meat” headlines actually say? Ryan examines the 2019 NutriRECS recommendations, the debate over how nutrition evidence is graded, and why funding disclosures matter. First: dating updates, gym etiquette, and a rant about what people leave on the walking trail. The post 226. Eat Meat? Behind the Red Meat Research Headlines first appeared on Mainly Plants.

How do you align your food choices with your values without turning every meal into a test of perfection? Ryan talks with vegan health coach and Healthification Podcast host Kate Galli about cognitive dissonance, leading by example, and making plant-based eating practical and enjoyable. They discuss protein concerns, simple food swaps, the “I could never give up cheese” objection, and finding a clear reason to make lasting changes. Find Kate and The Healthification Podcast at https://StrongBodyGreenPlanet.com. The post 225. Going Vegan Without Chasing Perfection with Kate Galli first appeared on Mainly Plants.

A catch-up episode with plenty to get off the chest. Ryan shares car-repair frustrations and awkward neighbor encounters, then gets into dating: changing plans, unanswered texts, long voice notes, and the challenge of reading mixed signals. Along the way, he questions how much effort dating apps deserve and what it takes to move a conversation into a real-life date. The post 224. Dating Mixed Signals, Car Trouble & Neighbor Rants first appeared on Mainly Plants.

What changes when you eat more plants for months or years, rather than for a single meal? Ryan explores dietary adaptation through iron absorption, creatine, plant protein, fiber, and the gut microbiome. He also discusses why adaptation doesn’t replace adequate nutrition or attention to deficiencies. Plus, an introduction to Youniverse, the app Ryan and his brother created to help people maintain real-life connections. Mentioned in this episode: https://My-Youniverse.com. The post 223. How Your Body Adapts to Plant-Based Eating first appeared on Mainly Plants.

When did showing up on time and answering a message become too much to ask? Ryan shares recent dating experiences and his take on flaking, last-minute cancellations, ghosting, and respect for another person’s time. He also discusses ending things directly, showing appreciation, keeping dating disagreements off social media, and meeting the same standards you expect from someone else. The post 222. Dating, Ghosting & Whatever Happened to Basic Courtesy? first appeared on Mainly Plants.

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