Episode 219: The Perspective of a Vegetarian with Melanie Murphy Richter
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Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Melanie Murphy Richter, MS, RDN is a dynamic and accomplished Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recognized as 2023's “Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year" by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. As a graduate instructor of Nutrition Physiology through the Lifespan at the University of California Irvine (UCI)'s Nursing Department, she mentors and educates future healthcare professionals on the power of nutrition on one’s health and healthspan. Melanie's passion for holistic healing led her to establish Wholistic Ritual, a science-backed holistic healing nutrition and integrative medicine practice. Additionally, she served as the Lead Dietitian for Head Start of South Los Angeles, where she implemented innovative nutrition programs to improve the health of underserved youth and their families. Melanie Murphy Richter, MS, RDN is a visionary in the field, integrating evidence-based principles with ancient healing traditions to empower individuals on their wellness journeys.
In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Melanie talk about:
- (04:32 ) Why Melanie determined that the best way of eating for her personal health and well-being is a plant-based diet
- (08:14 ) How Melanie advises patients who prefer an animal-based diet
- (15:35 ) How to successfully follow a low carb diet while eating plant-based
- (25:44 ) Plant proteins versus animal proteins and how to make plant proteins more bioavailable
- (32:03 ) Knowing where your food is grown and the issue of food additives and poor soil health in the United States
- (38:04 ) The 3 key factors related to longevity
- (48:06 ) The purpose and work of Melanie’s company
- (53:20 ) The origin of diabetes in the modern era
- (56:42 ) Whether saturated fat is bad for us and whether or not LDL cholesterol is unhealthy
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